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Best Bundt Cake breakfast

A moist lemon-yogurt bundt cake with a light glaze — perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Tender crumb with bright citrus notes and a buttery crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled about 1.5 sticks
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (whole or Greek)
  • 0.25 cup milk or as needed for batter consistency
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze) melted

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan thoroughly and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the yogurt, milk, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing gently until just combined and scraping the bowl as needed. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth; adjust to desired thickness. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • Let the glaze set for 10 minutes, then slice and serve. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Notes

For a more pronounced lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter. This cake also freezes well — wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
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