Lemon Walnut Bundt Cake

Queen of pound cakes. Heavy, oily walnut character meets fresh lemon acidity. Not a dense cake; creaming butter ensures airiness. Elegant for coffee or tea.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt pan
  • Hand mixer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnuts)

Instructions

1

Cream butter and sugar until pale, add eggs one by one.

Tip: Sugar crystals cut butter, trapping air (mechanical leavening).
2

Mix in lemon juice and zest.

Tip: Acid helps rise later.
3

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and walnuts separately.

Tip: Even distribution.
4

Alternate flour mix and milk into butter base. Mix just until combined!

Tip: Overmixing strengthens gluten -> tough cake.
5

Bake in greased/floured pan at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 mins. Toothpick test.

Tip: Cover with foil if browning too fast.

Recipe FAQ

Stuck in pan.
Pan not greased enough or removed too early. Cool 10 mins.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Ground Walnuts
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 10 tbsp Softened Butter
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 whole Lemon (Zest and Juice)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 pinch Salt