Easy Lemon & Mint Bundt Cake

Easy Lemon & Mint Bundt Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the lemon glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the garnish:

• Fresh mint leaves
• Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped mint leaves.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
12. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.
13. Slice and enjoy this light, citrusy, and refreshing bundt cake!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10-12 slices