Lemon Glaze Cake Recipe ๐
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 1 bundt cake
Description:
This Lemon Glaze Cake recipe is a delightful creation passed down from the cherished Sunday School Teacher of the “Sister” who holds a special place in the family. It’s a testament to the joy of baking and sharing delicious treats with loved ones.
Ingredients:
- 1 package lemon gelatin
- 1 cup eggs (about 5 large eggs)
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon gelatin, eggs, water, softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Beat: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the ingredients on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
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Glaze Cake: Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the prepared glaze over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in and create a luscious coating.
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Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Slice the Lemon Glaze Cake and serve it as a delightful dessert or indulgent treat any time of day. It pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee, or as a sweet ending to any meal.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 5602.6
- Total Fat: 276.8g
- Saturated Fat: 65g
- Cholesterol: 1062.6mg
- Sodium: 4609.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 732.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 538g
- Protein: 61.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This Lemon Glaze Cake is wonderfully moist and bursting with citrus flavor from the lemon gelatin and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Make sure to properly grease and flour the tube pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- For added freshness, you can garnish the cake with lemon zest before serving.
- Feel free to get creative with the glaze by adding a touch of lemon zest or a splash of lemon extract for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of this Lemon Glaze Cake, and let its tangy lemon flavor brighten up your day! ๐
