Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for syrup)
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (for syrup)
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
- 3-5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for glaze)
Instructions:
- Grease and flour your Bundt pan or cake pan thoroughly. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vegetable oil.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs). Begin checking for doneness around 35 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, combine sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer or toothpick. Slowly pour the lemon syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Sprinkle with lemon zest (optional).
- Slice and serve. Enjoy the sunshine!