Description
This Lemon Nothing Bundt Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert made effortlessly with a lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding, and fresh lemon juice. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting piped beautifully, this cake offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 lemon cake mix
- 3.4 oz box instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream cheese frosting (quantity as needed for frosting and piping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9-inch round bundt pan with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the batter: In a standing mixer, combine the lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, sour cream, and eggs. Beat these ingredients together until smooth and well blended.
- Add liquids: While continuing to mix, gradually add the canola oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and water until the batter is fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if needed.
- Bake the cake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate overnight: Once cooled, cover the cake and refrigerate it overnight to enhance the flavors and firm up the texture.
- Prepare frosting: If not already made, prepare the cream cheese frosting according to your favorite recipe or package instructions.
- Fill the piping bag: Scoop the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag for a neat and decorative application.
- Cut the piping tip: Cut the tip off the piping bag to your desired size for piping frosting details.
- Pipe frosting onto cake: Carefully pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the chilled bundt cake in decorative patterns or even coverage as preferred.
- Serve: Slice the cake into wedges and enjoy this delicious, tangy treat with family or guests.
Notes
- Using fresh lemon juice enhances the lemon flavor naturally.
- Chilling the cake overnight improves moisture and allows flavors to meld perfectly.
- If you prefer, use pre-made cream cheese frosting to save time.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- For extra zest, add lemon zest to the batter or frosting.
