Description
Mexican-inspired zesty lime bundt cake delivers a tangy explosion of citrus flavor in each sublime slice. Creamy frosting and fresh lime zest create perfect harmony, inviting you to savor this delightful dessert with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 package white or vanilla cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup lime yogurt or sour cream (not fat-free)
- ½ cup oil
Zest and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) finely grated lime peel
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) lime juice
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
- 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 milliliters) lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) milk
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the bundt pan by lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray and dusting with a thin layer of flour to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, freshly squeezed lime juice, and grated lime zest using an electric mixer.
- Begin mixing at a low speed to incorporate the ingredients, then increase to medium speed and continue beating for two minutes until the batter becomes smooth and well-blended.
- Carefully transfer the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-44 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to cool inside the pan for 15 minutes to help it set and prevent breaking.
- Gently remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, melted butter, lime juice, milk, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lime glaze generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the cake’s distinctive ridges.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional lime zest over the glazed cake for a vibrant garnish and extra citrus aroma.
Notes
- Simplify your baking adventure with this foolproof zesty lime bundt cake that transforms a basic cake mix into a restaurant-worthy dessert.
- Get creative with lime zest and juice to elevate a standard cake mix, turning an ordinary recipe into a tangy, memorable treat that will impress family and friends.
- Customize your glaze thickness by adjusting milk or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 44 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg