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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake with Limoncello Glaze

    LAST UPDATED: March 22, 2021 PUBLISHED: March 19, 2015 By Pam Greer 49 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake with Limoncello Glaze is moist and delicious and gets a fun kick from the limoncello glaze. 

    Bursting with luscious lemon flavor, you'll savor every bite!  Perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, a brunch or anytime you want a bright cheery lemon cake!

    One bowl easy!

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    Slice of lemon bundt cake on a plate with the whole cake behind it.

    I'm not sure why but spring means lemons, right?! Is it lemon season?

    Is it because lemons are bright and cheery and we are ready for bright and cheery after a long winter.

    I'm not sure, but whatever the reason, I make this luscious lemon bundt cake every spring. It's so easy to bake and comes out perfect every time.

    It's bursting with lemon flavor and that limoncello glaze makes it even more of a treat!

    Find even more Spring Recipes!

    Glazed bundt cake on a silver tray.

    Ingredient Tips

    The secret to this moist bundt cake is the yogurt! It keeps it so soft and adds just the slightest bit of tang.

    Since you are using fresh lemon zest, I would recommend getting organic. If you can't find organic, then scrub your lemons really well. If you do find organic, buy enough to make this Lemon and Herb Vinegar!

    Self-rising flour - if you can't find self-rising flour (I don't use it often, so I keep mine in the freezer) you can substitute for every cup of flour - 1 cup of regular flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt, whisked together.

    Limoncello - you could substitute lemon juice or I highly recommend making your own Homemade Limoncello!

    Glazing Tips

    Glaze hardens quickly and if you drizzle way too slowly, agonizingly slowly, that you get ugly little transparent layers instead of nice glossy drips?  

    Let your bundt cake cook before drizzling with the glaze, if it is too warm it will melt off or completely soak in.

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    Slice of lemon cake on an antique plate.

    This is so good! I don't consider myself a baker and this lemon cake is one that comes out perfect for me every time! It is a family favorite at our house and I'm sure it will become one at yours!

    Check out my Dessert Recipes for other desserts!

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    5 from 8 votes

    Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake with Limoncello Glaze

    This light lemony cake makes the perfect desssert! 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 32 minutes
    Total Time 52 minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 446kcal
    Author Pam Greer

    Ingredients

    Cake

    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 cup Greek Yogurt plain
    • 1¾ cups caster (superfine) sugar
    • 2 cups self rising flour
    • 2 tablespoons thyme leaves I omitted

    Limoncello Icing

    • 1 cup confectioners sugar sifted
    • 1 tablespoon limoncello or lemon juice
    • ½ tablespoon boiling water

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325.
    • In a large bowl whisk to combine the vegetable oil, eggs, lemon rind, lemon juice, yogurt and sugar. Sift the flower over it and stir to combine. Pour into a well-greased bundt pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a cake plate. Allow to cool before glazing.
    • Make the icing by combining the confectioners sugar, water and limoncello. Spoon the glaze over the top.

    Notes

    Use organic lemons if possible since you will be using the zest. 
    Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
    Drizzle quickly since the glaze hardens fast. 

    Equipment

    Bundt pan

    Nutrition

    Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 80mg | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michelle says

      March 22, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      This will be prefect for easter! My sister loves lemon desserts

      Reply
    2. Toni says

      March 22, 2021 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing bundt cake!! It quicky became a favorite at my house!

      Reply
    3. Sunena says

      March 22, 2021 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      This cake looks so incredibly moist, and I love the use of Greek yogurt! Thank you for this recipe, it is definitely on my to-do list for the week!

      Reply
    4. Joanne says

      March 22, 2021 at 10:40 am

      I've been looking for lighter, citrus bakes for spring, and this looks delicious!

      Reply
    5. Biana says

      March 22, 2021 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Wow, this cake looks amazing! Lemony and so perfect for spring.

      Reply
    6. Teri Stephens says

      February 05, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOVE lemon bundt cake, and this glaze...holy. Love this recipe.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 05, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        I do too!

        Reply
    7. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

      February 05, 2018 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Your first foray into bundt cakes is a roaring success! The combination of flavors is perfect!! I love limoncello and lemon together and it's perfect in a cake!!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 05, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        It really is!

        Reply
    8. Suzy says

      February 05, 2018 at 11:12 am

      Simply divine! love it

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 05, 2018 at 3:16 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

      February 05, 2018 at 10:58 am

      OMG I love limoncello but have never put it into a glaze. I'll bet it really takes the flavor over the top!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 05, 2018 at 3:16 pm

        It really does go so good in the glaze

        Reply
    10. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

      February 05, 2018 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      I love bundt cakes! For your first, this came out fantastic! I can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 05, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Natalie says

      February 05, 2018 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      This cake looks so delicious! I love the texture - seems so moist and melt-in-your-mouth. Can't wait to try this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 05, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        It was so moist!

        Reply
    12. Susan@LunaCafe says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      Wow, your first bundt cake--and it's a stunner! 🙂 Can't wait to see all the marvelous cakes you come up with in the months ahead.

      Reply
    13. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

      May 15, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Mmm, Limoncello. I'll try just about anything if Limoncello is involved, but I'd be all over this even without knowing what's in it (or on it). The cake baked up beautifully!

      Reply
    14. Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen says

      May 15, 2015 at 9:26 am

      And now I need to go spend the morning baking a bundt cake! It just looks too yummy. Anything with Limoncello is sure to steal my heart. Thanks!

      Reply
    15. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says

      May 15, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Looks like you succeeded with your first bundt cake! Love anything lemon and adding Limoncello to the glaze I'm sure is fantastic!

      Reply
    16. Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer says

      May 15, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Congrats on your new bunt cake adventures! This looks fantastic! 🙂 i love the lemon cello frosting 😉 It's an adult girl scout thing!

      Reply
    17. Patricia Blanco Budia says

      March 28, 2015 at 7:07 am

      Lovely bundt cake and it sounds so moisty!!!! I love lemon flavor and your bundt cake looks so yummy!!! Congratulations!!

      Reply
    18. Joanne T Ferguson says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:16 am

      Looks gorgeous and wish I could try a slice now! Thanks for the link back and hope to see you on Saturday!

      Reply
    19. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

      March 27, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      it turned out spectacular! Thanks for sharing on Found & Foraged!

      Reply
    20. rue says

      March 26, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      I love bundt cakes and I love lemon... win win!

      Reply
    21. Jerri says

      March 25, 2015 at 3:33 am

      Your cake looks so yummy! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites. I'm featuring you this week.

      Reply
    22. Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says

      March 24, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Love the sound of this cake, you can't beat a lemon baked treat.

      Reply
    23. Shilpi says

      March 23, 2015 at 12:36 am

      I too use, yogurt or sour cream in my cakes.. I somehow, feel the enhance the flavor... Your Bundt looks too delicious to resist..

      Reply
    24. Miz Helen says

      March 22, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      I love your combination of the Lemon and Yogurt for your delicious Bundt Cake. Your post is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
      Happy Spring!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    25. Ansh says

      March 21, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      What I love the most about baking together in a group is that we learn a lot. Sometimes by doing new things and at other times by just reading the challenges fellow bloggers face. Thank you for the tips about icing the bundt when it is cooled off. I will keep it in mind.

      You cake does look divinely lemony delicious!!

      Reply
    26. Catherine says

      March 21, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Hello gorgeous!!! What a beautiful bundt! 😀

      Pam, your cake looks so light and perfect. You did an outstanding job. Welcome to BB! ^_^

      Reply
      • Tammy says

        March 21, 2015 at 2:49 am

        ^Whoopsy! Mom didn't sign out after using the comp. LOL! But she welcomes you too 😉

        Reply
    27. Betty says

      March 20, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      I was a Girl Scout too, and I wholeheartedly approve of the Limoncello glaze. I don't know why, but lemon, to me, is the perfect spring flavor. I love your bundt! Happy Spring. 🙂

      Reply
    28. Patricia Scarpin says

      March 20, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      you are rocking the baking recipes, dear Pam! The blondies look delicious, I've tried that recipe and it is really good. But this cake is right up my alley - so lemony, so tender! Yum!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        March 20, 2015 at 1:06 pm

        Thank you!! I'm kind of surprisingly loving the baking!

        Reply
    29. Amanda says

      March 20, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Delicious!! Looks so light, sweet and refreshing 😀 Thank you for sharing this at the Friday Favorites Link Party, we love having you 😀

      Reply
    30. Lara Tartacadabra says

      March 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

      Hi Pam, congratulations with your first bundt Cake, it looks spectacular!! And the flavour combinations just sounds absolutely delicious!! Welcom to the group, Pam, and you will notice that baking bundts is very addictive 😉 Love from Spain -xx-

      Reply
    31. Jelena says

      March 19, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Welcome to Bundt Bakers! Lovely looking cake!

      Reply
    32. Carola says

      March 19, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      A very nice bundt 🙂

      Reply
    33. Terri Steffes says

      March 19, 2015 at 11:14 am

      I would love this group! The cake sounds divine, and look! Today I posted about homemade limoncello! Great minds think alike!

      Reply
    34. Aisha says

      March 19, 2015 at 10:33 am

      It looks delicious!!

      Reply
    35. Colleen says

      March 19, 2015 at 9:51 am

      This looks delicious!!!

      Reply
    36. Monique says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:27 am

      You have no excuese anymore!
      I was going to say:"and this from the girl who says she isn't a baker"..You may end up liking a sliver at around 11 AM w/ coffee..Retireees like that:) Not a ton..a small sliver;)
      It's lovely..I better Google icing Bundt cakes;)
      It is very photogenic too.

      Reply
    37. Kayte says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:20 am

      My friend Margaret is in the Bundt Bakers group and I have thought long and hard about joining in but so far have resisted. I am going to make this cake as you know how I love Donna Hay and believe in her recipes, and I love love love anything lemon. Yours looks gorgeous and I'm looking forward to seeing the next one.

      Reply
    38. Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:15 am

      What a beautiful bundt! I cannot believe that it's your first ever! There's nothing better than a bright citrusy bundt with a light glaze, so this was the perfect cookie to use as your inspiration.
      Welcome to the group- I hope you enjoy baking each month. You can always give some of the bounty away- I always bring my bundts to work so they're not in the house tempting me!

      Reply
    39. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Welcome to Bundt Bakers. We are very happy to have you joining us, especially when you are offering up wonderful cakes such as this.

      Reply
    40. Camilla says

      March 19, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Wow, what a beautiful bundt and lemon is such a winner of a flavour too:-)

      Reply
    41. Joanne says

      March 19, 2015 at 7:01 am

      I'm so proud of you for pushing yourself out of your comfort zone!! I always knew you could do it. 🙂

      Reply

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