Description
Lemon-Lime Bundt Cake – A sunny, citrus-packed cake bursting with zesty lemon and lime flavor. Moist, tender, and topped with a tangy glaze—perfect for brightening any day
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 eggs
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 3/4 lb butter, softened (3 sticks)
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or extract
- 3/4 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (4-ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix
- 3/4 cup carbonated lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
From Scratch:
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar for 10 minutes until fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and lemon juice or extract.
- Fold in Soda: Gently fold in the lemon-lime soda.
- Prepare Pan: Pour the batter into a greased 12-cup Bundt pan.
- Bake: Bake at 325°F for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with lemon glaze.
Using Cake Mix:
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 325°F and grease a Bundt pan.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and soda. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
- Cool and Glaze: Cool completely, then drizzle with glaze.
Notes
- For a bakery-style finish, dust with powdered sugar after glazing.
- Always test the cake with a toothpick before removing from the oven.
- Let the cake cool fully before slicing for clean, beautiful cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American