Meet my new favourite combo – lemon and raspberry ❤️
I’m so excited to introduce you to this Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake. One with a soft and flavourful crumb and a tart but sweet drippy raspberry glaze.
I know what you’re thinking. No peanut butter? No cookie dough? Don’t worry, there’s more of that on the way, but today we’re going back to basics. A simple lemon cake with an easy raspberry glaze, perfect for morning or afternoon tea. You know I’m ALL about over-the-top desserts but sometimes there is nothing better than a lovely fresh citrus cake.
Recently my ‘day’ job has also included some recipe development, and I was asked to make a pudding of sorts. I landed on the flavours, lemon and raspberry, and was blown away by the perfect pairing. I know I’m a bit late to the lemon and raspberry party, but this flavour combo WORKS!
So when I decided to make a Lemon Bundt Cake, I just knew I wanted to switch up the traditional lemon glaze with a raspberry one. Plus how PRETTY is that drippy pink icing? I’m in love!
Unlike most of the cakes on my site, this Lemon Bundt Cake is not super light and fluffy, but rather dense and hearty, reminiscent of a pound cake. It goes heavy on the butter but boasts a beautiful lemon flavour with both fresh lemon juice and lemon zest tucked inside the crumb. Complemented beautifully by the raspberry glaze, made using frozen raspberries, it’s perfect for those days when a good old-fashioned slice of cake is needed.
So guys, I have some exciting news. I’m going to America! Just for a holiday of course but I’m BEYOND excited. It’s been nearly 3 years since our last trip and I’m dying to get my America fix. I just know I’m going to come back feeling inspired to create more American desserts.
We’ve been doing lots of research to make sure we eat at all the best places, but please let me know if you have any ‘must eat’ places! Particularly for San Francisco, Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta! xx
Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake
Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake with a soft and flavourful crumb and a tart but sweet lemon glaze.
- Yield: Serves 10-12
Ingredients
Lemon cake
- 230 grams (1 cup / 2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 300 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 350 grams (2 and 1/2 cups) plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
Raspberry lemon glaze
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) frozen raspberries
- 190 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) icing or powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh raspberries, to decorate
Instructions
- Grease bundt cake tin really well with butter. Preheat oven to 180C (360 F). In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale, approximately 4 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat again. Add one egg at a time and continue to beat until mixture is combined and creamy. In a separate bowl, sift the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda and lightly whisk. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, along with the lemon juice and lemon zest and gently fold with a spatula. Add milk and fold until mixture is completely combined and smooth. It will be quite thick – this is fine.
- Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan and then bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool for about 15 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the raspberry lemon glaze. Process your frozen raspberries using a food processor until smooth, then strain to remove all seeds. In a small bowl, sift in the icing sugar and add the lemon juice and pureed raspberries. Gently whisk until smooth. Pour the glaze over your cake. Decorate with fresh raspberries.
Hi there, I'm Jess. My life changed forever when my travels to the USA opened my eyes to wonderful things like smores milkshakes, red velvet cake and New York cheesecake. Now I love to spend my days creating American-inspired desserts. Read More.
This cake is gorgeous!! I love lemon and raspberry together!! And bundt cakes always make me happy for whatever reason! 🙂
Thanks Ashley!
Not only is this the prettiest thing I’ve seen all day – it’s also my favourite kind of cake!!! Just delicious. Lovely recipe too Jess! Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! xx
Aww thank you so much Lucy!
This bundt cake looks so simple and gorgeous – I love the lemon glaze!
Thanks so much Rachel!
Love making Bundt Cakes and this lemon one looks extra delicious!
Thanks Christin, I love it too!
Jessica this lemon bundt cake sounds absolutely delightful!!! I almost tried to reach through my screen to grab a piece — GORGEOUS photos, too!
Aw thank you Leah! I feel the same way about your darling Fourth of July cookies!
Wow.. it turned great, lemon bundt cake is one of my favorites alongside coffee
Thanks Ella, mine too!
What a beautiful bundt cake! It looks delicious, I wish I could have a bite right now! 🙂
Thank you Sam! I wish I could pass you a big slice!
Such understated elegance! Love how moist the cake looks – so often bundt cake recipes lead to a dry crumb but your looks just perfect.
Thanks so much, that’s exactly what I try to avoid – no dry cake please!
This cake looks so supremely buttery and absolutely perfect! I love lemon desserts and this one is probably going to be my new favorite!
Thanks so much Hayley, it is totally buttery and lemon-y! 🙂
Need a friend to help you eat this bundt cake? Call me, maybe 🙂 Hehe!
Hahaha if only right?! I’d love to come over for one of your cheesecake pops!
This is one beautiful bundt cake, Jessica! You have a way of making everything look so good. I love lemon cake with fresh lemon zest and know that I would love this one too!
Thanks so much Ashley! 🙂
Oh my droolicious is the word for this stunning bundt cake! And that lemon glaze on top is just WOW! Loving it! 🙂
Oh thank you so much Anu! 🙂
Love this bundt cake, Jess! Lemon desserts are my favorite! The lemon glaze is just perfect!
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
I have a serious thing for bundt cakes – I just love how cute they look! This is so stunning Jessica – and that lemon drizzle on top is making my mouth water, I love it!! Mmmm, what a perfect creation!
Thanks so much Harriet! I have a serious thing for bundt cakes too! 🙂
Oh my this just looks so moist and lemony! I love bundt cakes (I cannot lie) and this one is sure to be coming out of our kitchen soon! And your family certainly are lucky getting leftovers from the Sweetest Menu kitchen 🙂
LOL! Thanks Amy, I hope you do get a chance to try it! 😉
Mmmm…there’s just something so delicious about lemon desserts! I can’t get enough of them whenever i make them, I just posted a lemon dessert too! This lemon bundt cake looks gorgeous and delicious! 🙂
Yes! Lemon desserts are the best Jess! P.S. I’ve tried to leave a comment on your blog but I can’t seem to find the comment box. Am I going crazy? 🙂
Bundt cakes are really just the best and I love how simple this lemon cake is.
Thanks Zainab! I totally agree! 🙂
What a beautiful bundt cake! It looks so light, zesty and moist. I would LOVE a slice right now…
Thanks so much Thalia!
I love this! I’m usually totally a layer cake person, but I make a big exception for lemon bundt cakes–there is just something so perfect about a layer cake. This recipe sounds so delicious!
Thanks Elizabeth! 🙂 I know what you mean, I love a good layer cake too but there’s just something about bundt cakes!
Well, even though you’re taking a break from the cookie dough and peanut butter to make this gorgeous lemon bundt cake, I would have never known you were doing anything different if I didn’t follow your blog! This cake looks just as perfect and effortless as all of your other desserts, Jess. You make it look like you’re whipping lemon cakes everyday! Look at how moist and delicate that crumb is! And the glaze! It’s just the right consistency! Truly stunning, love! XO
How kind are you! Thank you so much Beeta! I do love a good bundt cake. Did your website get a make over? Looks stunning!