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.
0.75cupunsalted butter, melted and cooledabout 1.5 sticks
3largeeggsroom temperature
1cupplain yogurt (whole or Greek)
0.25cupmilkor as needed for batter consistency
1tbspvanilla extract
1tbsplemon zestfrom 1 large lemon
2tbspfresh lemon juice
1.5cupspowdered sugarfor glaze
2tbspunsalted 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.