Lemon Velvet Cake

Contributed byLenore Mastracci
Slice of lemon bundt cake with white glaze and lemon zest on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup cake flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs large
  • 8 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (divided)
  • Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Yield: 24 Servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°. Butter an 8-inch tube or bundt pan. Combine the first 4 ingredients and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined. Cut the softened butter into tablespoon-size pieces and add to dry ingredients. Mix on low speed about 20 seconds. Add the eggs, 5 tablespoons lemon juice and zest. Mix on high speed for 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes (inserted toothpick should come out clean). Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and remove the pan. Cool completely before adding the glaze.

Glaze: Combine 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and confectioners' sugar.  

Taken from the book: Favorite Old-Fashion Desserts by Pat Dailey.

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