08/06/2026
π Lemon Layer Cake with Citrus Glaze
Bright, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this incredibly moist cake is finished with a sweet citrus glaze that makes every bite irresistible!
π Ingredients
Cake
β’ 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
β’ 2 tsp baking powder
β’ Β½ tsp baking soda
β’ Β½ tsp salt
β’ 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
β’ 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
β’ 4 large eggs
β’ 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt or sour cream
β’ Zest of 2 lemons
β’ ΒΌ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
β’ 2 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
β’ 1Β½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
β’ 2β3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
β’ 1 tsp lemon zest
π©βπ³ Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream the Butter & Sugar
Beat the butter and sugar for 3β5 minutes until light and fluffy.
4. Add the Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the Lemon Flavor
Mix in the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
6. Combine
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 50β60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
9. Make the Glaze
Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice if needed.
10. Glaze & Serve
Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh lemon zest or thin lemon slices if desired.
β±οΈ Time
β’ Prep Time: 20 minutes
β’ Bake Time: 55 minutes
β’ Cooling Time: 30 minutes
β’ Total Time: About 1 hour 45 minutes
π½οΈ Servings: 12 slices
π¬ Are you a lemon dessert fan? ππ
Would you enjoy this cake with π extra lemon glaze, π« fresh berries, or π¦ a scoop of vanilla ice cream?