Best 7 Lemon Whiskey Bundt Cake Recipes

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Indulge your senses with the tantalizing Lemon Whiskey Bundt Cake, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of lemon and whiskey, resulting in a moist, tender, and utterly delectable treat. This exquisite cake is adorned with a luscious lemon glaze, amplifying its citrusy charm and creating an irresistible temptation.

Embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this extraordinary Lemon Whiskey Bundt Cake. Our comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every baker, from novice to expert, can recreate this masterpiece with ease. Additionally, we present two equally enticing variations: the Limoncello Bundt Cake and the Orange Whiskey Bundt Cake. These delightful alternatives offer unique flavor profiles, catering to diverse preferences and promising an unforgettable taste experience.

Prepare to be captivated by the Lemon Whiskey Bundt Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Its moist crumb, infused with the perfect balance of lemon and whiskey, melts in your mouth, while the zesty lemon glaze adds a burst of brightness. The Limoncello Bundt Cake offers a delightful twist with its zesty liqueur, while the Orange Whiskey Bundt Cake enchants with its vibrant citrus notes. These exceptional cakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy gathering with loved ones or an extravagant celebration.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EAST 62ND STREET LEMON CAKE



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The zest of two whole lemons goes into this cake batter, giving it a real punch of citrus flavor, accented by the drippy lemon glaze that gets drizzled overtop.

Provided by Maida Heatter

Categories     Mother's Day     Spring     Cake     Bake     Lemon     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 10 portions

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cake:
3 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
Finely grated zest of 2 large lemons
Glaze:
1/3 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake:
  • Adjust an oven rack one-third up from the bottom of oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a plain or fancy tube pan with an 11- to 12-cup capacity and dust it lightly with fine, dry bread crumbs.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat the butter to soften it a bit. Add the sugar and beat for 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs individually, scraping the bowl as necessary with a rubber spatula to keep mixture smooth. On lowest speed, alternately add the dry ingredients in three additions and the milk in two additions, scraping the bowl with the rubber spatula as necessary and beating only until incorporated after each addition. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Stir in lemon zest. Turn the batter into prepared pan. Level top by rotating pan briskly back and forth.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 5 to 10 minutes, until a cake tester comes out dry.
  • Let cake stand in the pan for about 5 minutes and then cover with a rack and invert. Place over a large piece of aluminum foil or wax paper.
  • For the glaze:
  • The glaze should be used immediately after it is mixed: Stir the lemon juice and sugar together and brush all over the hot cake until absorbed.
  • Let cake cool completely. Use two wide metal pancake turners or a cookie sheet to transfer it to a cake plate. Do not cut for at least several hours.
  • Variations:
  • I have made this with 1/2 cup Key lime juice in the glaze in place of the 1/3 cup lemon juice and it is divine. (But you should continue to use the lemon zest in the cake itself.)

WHISKEY BUNDT CAKE



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Make and share this Whiskey Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared according to package directions
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whiskey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Coat a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the raisins, pecans, and flour; mix until the raisins and pecans are thoroughly coated, then stir them into the cake batter.
  • Pour batter into the Bundt pan and bake for 32 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and whiskey and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; let boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Using a fork, poke holes into the top of the cake and pour the syrup over the cake.
  • Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.

LEMON-WHISKEY BUNDT CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Pecan     Whiskey     Winter     Shower     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 18.5-ounce package yellow cake mix
1 3.4-ounce package instant lemon pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
3/4 cup whiskey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan; dust with flour.
  • Stir cake mix and pudding mix in large bowl to blend. Beat in eggs, then milk, 1/4 cup whiskey, oil and lemon peel. Mix nuts with flour in small bowl; mix into batter. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Set pan with cake on rack while preparing glaze.
  • Stir sugar, butter and remaining 1/2 cup whiskey in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts, sugar dissolves and syrup bubbles, about 5 minutes. Spoon hot syrup over cake. Cool cake completely in pan. Turn cake out of pan. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and store airtight at room temperature.)

LEMON BUNDT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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This classic lemon bundt cake recipe is perfect for any occasion: a bridal shower, summer BBQ, or even a treat for your family on a casual night in. The lemon glaze makes this cake perfectly moist. Top it with icing and zest and enjoy this beautiful and delicious treat.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Make the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and salt with an electric hand mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla and beat to combine.
  • Add half the flour and beat to combine, then beat in the milk, then add the rest of the flour and beat just until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and make sure any floury spots are incorporated.
  • Grease a 10-inch (25-cm) bundt pan with nonstick spray. Spoon the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Gently tap the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Bake the cake for 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, make the lemon glaze: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and lemon juice. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  • Make the lemon icing: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
  • After the cake is done baking, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet and remove the bundt pan. Use a knife to loosen the cake around the edges, if needed.
  • Use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the top and sides of the cake. Brush the cake with the lemon glaze. If the glaze drips off, let the cake cool for a few more minutes, then continue brushing on the glaze. Let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
  • Pour the icing over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Grate lemon zest over the icing. Let the glaze dry completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving platter, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calories, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 81 grams

APPLE BOURBON BUNDT CAKE



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One of my favorite pie alternatives is bundt cake. A hearty spice-filled bundt cake made from grated apples and toasted nuts, then soaked in whiskey syrup, defies the cliché of Thanksgiving dessert, yet keeps well within its harvest-time paradigm. Plus, a bundt cake, which is really just like an oversize muffin baked in a fancy pan, is easy to whip up. The booze bath helps keep it fresh, meaning you can bake it ahead and eat the leftovers for days.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sticks unsalted butter 226 grams, at room temperature, plus more to grease pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 315 grams, plus more to dust the pan
3 tablespoons (30 grams) plus 1/2 cup (80 grams) bourbon or rye whiskey
1/2 cup (90 grams) candied ginger, chopped
1 3/4 cup (330 grams) light brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 grams) fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup (227 grams) sour cream
1 tablespoon (15 grams) vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoon (5 grams) finely grated lemon zest
2 medium Granny Smith apples about a pound, 454 grams, peeled, cored, and coarsely grated
1 cup (120 grams) finely chopped, toasted pecans
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon (20 grams)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons bourbon and the candied ginger. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the brown sugar and remaining butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and vanilla. Pour in the bourbon from the ginger mixture (reserve ginger) and whisk until smooth. Stir in zest.
  • With the mixer on medium speed, add the dry mixture and sour cream mixture to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating between the two. Fold in the ginger, apples and pecans. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in the pan 20 minutes, then run a paring knife around the sides of the pan to release the cake; cool, flat side down, on a wire rack.
  • While the cake cools, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup whiskey in a small saucepan. Over low heat, gently stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the lemon juice and take off the heat.
  • While the cake cools, make 10 slits on top with a paring knife and pour half the bourbon-sugar mixture on the still-warm cake. When the cake is fully cool, flip it and pour the rest of the glaze on the other side, then flip again to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 565, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 379 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams, TransFat 1 gram

OLD-FASHIONED WHISKEY CAKE



Old-fashioned Whiskey Cake image

This came from my sister's mother-in-law many, many years ago and has been handed down over the years. It's not only a great dessert, it also makes a wonderful gift at Christmastime.

Provided by Cookin Katie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup whole milk or 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 1/2 fluid ounces whiskey
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup whiskey

Steps:

  • CAKE: Combine all ingredients and mix for 3 minutes by hand.
  • Pour into well-greased bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Toothpick should come out clean.
  • ICING:.
  • Cook on stovetop on med.
  • heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is brown.
  • Leave cake in pan and using a toothpick, poke several holes into cake.
  • Pour 3/4 of icing onto cake.
  • Let set 15 minutes.
  • Flip cake onto plate.
  • Brush remaining icing onto top& sides of cake.

LEMON BUNDT CAKE



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This is a big, bold lemony cake that uses the zest, juice and flesh of lemons for an extrapuckery bite. A thin layer of crackly lemon glaze coats the whole cake for a beautiful and delicious finish. Serve this cake as is, or add some berries and whipped cream to dress it up. It tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead. Since it makes use of the lemon skins, use organic or unwaxed lemons if you can.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
3 cups/384 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 lemons (preferably organic or unwaxed), scrubbed and dried
2 1/4 cups/450 grams granulated sugar
1/4 cup/60 milliliters neutral oil
5 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup/230 grams sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for the glaze
2 cups/200 grams sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees, and butter and flour a 12- to 15-cup Bundt pan. Make sure to apply a thin layer of butter and flour on every nook and cranny of the pan to ensure that the cake doesn't stick.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Zest the lemons into the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl.
  • Remove the remaining peel and pith from 3 of the lemons by cutting off the top and bottom tip of each lemon. Stand each lemon up on one end, and use a sharp paring knife to follow the curve of the fruit and cut the peel and white pith away; discard it. Chop the lemon flesh into small pieces and remove the seeds and any large pieces of membrane. Transfer the chopped lemons to a bowl if the juice is running off of the board. (You should have about ⅓ cup.) Set aside.
  • Add the granulated sugar to the bowl with the zest and rub the mixture together with your fingers to release the oils in the zest. Add the softened butter and oil to the mixture, and mix on medium speed with the paddle attachment or using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even mixing.
  • Add the sour cream and salt, and mix on medium speed until homogeneous. Add the lemon flesh and juices, and mix until well combined; the mixture may separate a bit, but don't worry.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is well mixed and no pockets of flour remain.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles. Bake the cake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the cake is golden and puffed, and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Then carefully turn it out onto a rack or serving plate to glaze and finish cooling.
  • While the cake cools, make the glaze: Juice the remaining lemon. (You should have about 4 tablespoons.) Add the confectioners' sugar, a pinch of salt and about three-quarters of the lemon juice to a bowl. Whisk until smooth, adding more lemon juice as necessary to make a thin but opaque glaze.
  • Immediately brush a thin layer of glaze over the warm cake, and let the glaze set until the cake has cooled to almost room temperature. When the cake is mostly cool, brush the remaining glaze over the top. Cool, slice and serve. Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 4 days; the glaze may get a bit sticky as it sits.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh lemons provide the best flavor for this cake. If you can, use Meyer lemons, which have a sweeter and less tart flavor than regular lemons.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a bundt pan with a non-stick coating: This will help the cake to release easily from the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze to set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: The cake will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This lemon whiskey bundt cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of whiskey that adds a touch of sophistication. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and citrusy flavor. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or just as a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to please everyone who tries it.

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