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Mom’s Lemon Butter Bundt Cake Recipe

Mom's Lemon Butter Bundt Cake Recipe
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Mom’s Lemon Butter Bundt Cake is a delightful citrus-infused dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake is topped with a sweet lemon glaze, making it a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1-2 tablespoons for greasing bundt pan
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, tightly packed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Lemon Glaze:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with 1-2 tablespoons of cold butter.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest and lemon extract.
  3. Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Prepare dry ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add gradually to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
  5. Stir in lemon juice: Mix in lemon juice.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
  7. Make the glaze: Combine butter, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and heat until melted.
  8. Glaze the cake: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over the top.
  9. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan, then invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • To release the cake easily from the pan, run a knife around the edges before inverting.

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Keywords: Lemon Butter Bundt Cake, Citrus Cake, Lemon Dessert

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