Next time life gives you lemons… run to the kitchen and bake these lemon dessert recipes! From classic lemon treats like lemon cheesecake and lemon pound cake to melt in your mouth lemon curd and my favorite lemon bars, these recipes are loaded with lemon flavor.
Where are my lemon lovers at? If you’re raising your hand, you’re in the right place. Because here you’ll find the very best lemon desserts recipes of all-time! They’re bright, sunshiny sweet, and loaded with fresh citrus flavor. And with all of the spring holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to dive into these sweet treats and get baking! Make them for Mother’s Day, Easter, or any day a lemon craving strikes. The real question is: which lemon recipe will you try first?
Lemon Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake
This Lemon Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake is light and fluffy and loaded with lemon flavor! One of my all time favorite lemon desserts and perfect for any lemon lover! Baked in a 12-cup bundt pan, this cake requires very little assembly but still looks stunning!
Prep: 30min
Total: 255min
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces (340g) unsalted butter (room temperature )
- 8 ounces (226 g) brick-style cream cheese (room temperature )
- 2 cups (397 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs (room temperature )
- 1/3 cup (76 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed )
- 1/4 cup (40 g) lemon zest (finely grated )
- 2 Tablespoons (29 ml) canola oil
- 1/3 cup (76 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed )
- 1/2 cup (99 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (228 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted )
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons (35 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed, more only if needed )
Instruction:
- Slowly brush the warm lemon soaking syrup all over the cake, top and sides, allowing it to sink in before adding more. Once all of the syrup has been added, set the cake aside to cool completely, about 2 and 1/2 hours.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, whisking frequently, just until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and use as directed above.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set for 20 minutes. Then slice and serve!
Do you have lemon Make this delicious dessert in a minute with only 3 ingredients!
FAQ
What can I do with plenty of lemons?
- Lemon Doughnuts.
- Meyer Lemon French Toast.
- Lemon Curd.
- Lemon Meringue Pie with Gingersnap Crust.
- Lemon Chiffon Pie.
- Lemon Risotto.
- Pork Chops With Meyer Lemon.
- Artichoke and Lemon Fritto Misto.
What is the name of the famous dessert made of lemon on the Amalfi Coast?
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