Aunt Tootsie S Lemon Cake Recipe

A family favorite passed down through generations, Aunt Tootsie's Lemon Cake is a zesty, moist, and utterly irresistible treat. This recipe delivers a perfectly tender crumb, bursting with bright lemon flavor, and topped with a luscious glaze. Prepare to be amazed by this classic recipe that's sure to become a new family tradition!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 602.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Aunt Tootsie S Lemon Cake

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Ingredients for Aunt Tootsie S Lemon Cake

  • Yellow Cake Mix
  • Instant Lemon Pudding
  • 4 large eggs
  • Oil
  • Water
  • additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

How to Make Aunt Tootsie S Lemon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the lemon juice.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and sift powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

231g

Fat

25g

Carbs

29g