Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- Icing:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
Directions
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In a mixing bowl, mix the butter and sugar about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
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Add in the lemon juice, lemon peel, and lemon extract; stir to combine.
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In another bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.
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Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
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Beat just until combined.
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Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool on a wire rack.
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To make icing: in a bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until well blended.
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Gradually add powdered sugar; stir to combine.
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Beat in the lemon juice and lemon peel.
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Drizzle over cooled cake.
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Store in the refrigerator.