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Moist Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake with Zesty Glaze

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A moist and flavorful lemon blueberry bundt cake with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for any occasion from brunch to potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 12 teaspoons milk or water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with butter and dust with flour. Set aside. Gather all ingredients at room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down sides as needed.
  5. Mix in Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture in three additions, mixing on low speed or folding gently after each. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in fresh blueberries using a rubber spatula to avoid bursting them.
  8. Pour batter evenly into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cake should be golden brown and spring back when touched.
  10. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add milk or water if needed to thin the glaze.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and let it drip down the sides.

Notes

[‘If using frozen blueberries, toss them in a little flour before folding in to prevent sinking and color bleeding.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to avoid a tough cake.’, ‘Use softened butter at room temperature for better mixing and air incorporation.’, ‘Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.’, ‘Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.’, ‘Butter and flour the bundt pan well to prevent sticking.’, ‘The cake tastes better after resting overnight.’, ‘For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.’, ‘For vegan adaptation, use flax eggs and dairy-free yogurt and butter alternatives.’]

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