Description
Before we jump into the kitchen, let’s talk about what makes a Copycat Nothing Bundt Cakes Lemon Bundt Cake so uniquely special. This is not your grandma’s traditional, airy sponge cake, nor is it a dry, crumbly pound cake. It occupies a unique space in the baking world: it is incredibly dense yet light, remarkably moist without being soggy, and intensely flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tsp milk or heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10- or 12-cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, water, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Mix in the vanilla and salt.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or simply snip the end of the bag).
- Pipe thick vertical stripes from the center hole down the sides, just like the bakery.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This cake also freezes beautifully—just thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
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