Here’s a detailed recipe for a Lemon Berry Bundt Cake with step-by-step directions. I’ll make sure it’s clear and easy to follow. 🍋🍓
Lemon Berry Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
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2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 2 lemons
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½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
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1 cup (240ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt, room temperature
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
For the glaze (optional but delicious):
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
For garnish (optional):
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Extra berries
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Lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prep your pan and oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with butter and lightly dust with flour (or use a nonstick baking spray). Make sure to get all the nooks so the cake releases easily.
2. Mix dry ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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2 ½ cups flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar
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In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (~3-4 minutes).
4. Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon
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Beat in 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and zest of 2 lemons until combined.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
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Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with sour cream (start and end with dry ingredients). Mix until just combined.
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Gently fold in ½ cup lemon juice.
6. Add berries
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Toss the berries lightly in 1–2 tbsp of flour (this helps prevent them from sinking).
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Gently fold them into the batter.
7. Bake
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Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Make the glaze (optional)
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In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp zest until smooth.
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Drizzle over the cooled cake.
9. Serve
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Garnish with extra berries and lemon zest if desired.
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Slice and enjoy your fresh, tangy, and moist Lemon Berry Bundt Cake!
Tips for Success
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Room temperature ingredients make the cake fluffier.
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Do not overmix once you add flour, or the cake can be dense.
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Frozen berries are okay, but toss them in flour to prevent streaking the batter.
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Let the cake cool fully before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.