Lemon Cheese Bundt Cake
This Lemon Cheese Bundt Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a incredibly tender crumb and a luxurious, dense texture thanks to the generous addition of cream cheese and butter. The bright, zesty aroma of lemon extract cuts through the richness of the sugar and fats, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that is both indulgent and refreshing. It is not a light sponge, but rather a substantial, moist cake that holds up beautifully to a dusting of powdered sugar. This cake is ideal for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or simply when you crave a sophisticated homemade treat. Best served slightly warm or at room temperature with a strong cup of coffee or tea to complement its intense lemon character.
Description
This Lemon Cheese Bundt Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a incredibly tender crumb and a luxurious, dense texture thanks to the generous addition of cream cheese and butter. The bright, zesty aroma of lemon extract cuts through the richness of the sugar and fats, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that is both indulgent and refreshing. It is not a light sponge, but rather a substantial, moist cake that holds up beautifully to a dusting of powdered sugar. This cake is ideal for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or simply when you crave a sophisticated homemade treat. Best served slightly warm or at room temperature with a strong cup of coffee or tea to complement its intense lemon character.
Ingredients
- (from Swan's Down Cake Flour)
- 2 sticks margarine, softened
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. lemon extract
Directions
- 1 Cream together margarine, butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and combined.
- 2
Add 2 eggs, 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar; mix well.- 3
Repeat the addition of eggs, flour, and sugar in three more batches until all ingredients are fully incorporated.- 4
Add vanilla and lemon extracts and mix well until just combined.- 5
Place the thick batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.- 6
Bake at 300°F - 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.NoteThe batter will be very thick. Use a soup ladle or large spoon to help transfer it to the bundt pan.
For a stronger citrus flavor, increase the vanilla and lemon extracts to at least 1/4 teaspoon each.
Baking time may vary. If your oven runs hot, keep the temperature at 300°F throughout the baking process. You may need to add an extra 15 minutes to the bake time.
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