April 6, 2012

Lemon Zest Bundt Cake


I think that this cake is now between my favorites and it's because it has a special ingredient, I don't know exactly how it's called in english but in Mexico we call it "nata" and it's almost like butter but with the texture of whipped cream.

- 2 1/4 c. of "nata" or unsalted butter
- 3 c. of sugar
- 4 c. flour
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 c. of Evaporated milk
- 1/2 c. of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- zest of 1 lemon

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add eggs one at a time combine with vanilla and lemon zest. Add flour alternately with milk. Pour mixture into a greased bundt pan and bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean, let it cool completely.


2. Make a lemon icing by mixing 1/2 c. of powdered sugar, juice of 1 lemon and enough milk. Drizzle it on top of the cake.



And now for the slice..


I found the tinniest lemon


This cake is just perfect for a sunny day

37 comments:

  1. Oh my my. I really must make a bundt cake, I've never made one before!
    This looks glorious!

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  2. What a glorious cake, it just reminds me of springtime!

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  3. I'm loving all the lemon posts I am reading this weekend. Your lemon bundt looks delicious. I've never heard of nata but I'm betting it is a wonderful addition. Happy Easter!

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    1. I really is a wonderful addition, it makes the cake extremely moist

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  4. Delicious :D I love lemon cake.

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  5. I've never heard of nata either but it really makes a delicious-looking cake. It's beautiful!

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  6. Beautiful cake! You photography is gorgeous too. Great job!

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    1. thanks a lot Tessa! I took my pictures in the garden for a more natural light effect

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  7. O wow your cake looks sooo delicious! Gorgeous pictures :) I love lemon bundt cakes, especially now that springs here!

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    1. thank you Kristina, it really is perfect for spring

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  8. So tragic but I don't even think there IS an english word for nata. Or any such entity. Sigh.

    This cake looks fabulous though!

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    1. I know but it really makes delicious cakes

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  9. This looks similar to one of my favourite cakes in the world - lemon drizzle. I bet it's even better with this wonderful ingredient "nata"!

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    1. the funny thing is that I didn't like lemon desserts but know I love them, I will try that lemon drizzle cake!

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  10. Your bundt cake looks beautiful...so light, it's making me feel all Spring like with the lemon zest too! :-)

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  11. Very nice and looks so tempting. Anything infused with lemony flavor is my fav. In fact I always have a basket of lemons in my panty and use it for almost most of my cooking. Love all the great pics you have attached.

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  12. This cake would make any day sunny.Looks delicious.

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  13. That cake could make anyone drool!

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  14. Hello Beti, thank you so much for visiting my blog, I really appreciate it and I hope we'll keep in touch!
    It's so good to be here, your desserts are delicious and your pictures amazing!
    This cake looks delish!

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  15. That's a beautiful lemon bundt cake :) i think it's time i bought myself a bundt cake pan! LOL i've never heard of Nata hope I can find it here in Melbourne!

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  16. Oh wow, this looks amazing! I love lemon cake! That nata sounds interesting. I wonder if it's just really really whipped cream??

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  17. Oh, your cake looks marvelous, Beti!!! And I love the drizzle, too! I wonder if we can find nata in the states?

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  18. Amazing photos!
    And the cake must have tasted great as well.

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  19. Wow...your description of this cake is making my mouth water. So beautiful and I'm sure it tastes amazing!

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  20. Beautiful pictures! This looks amazing. :)

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  21. This bundt cake looks fantastic, so light and summery! I can't wait to make this.

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  22. Such a perfect Spring cake.

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  23. What an absolutely delicious looking bundt cake! I'm a huge lemon lover so I would probably eat half of this in one sitting! Love you beautiful glaze!

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  24. I wish you could come over and make this for me, it looks so delicious!!

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  25. this looks wonderful and wow I want the strawberry sorbet and great pictures :0)

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  26. This bundt looks amazing! I bet it tastes delicious!

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  27. Todas las mañanas un buen pedazo de esta delicosa rosca con una taza de té. Rica combinación:)

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  28. What a gorgeous bundt cake! Love the lemony goodness :)

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  29. Beti, This looks so delicious. I love bundt cakes, so easy to make and deliciously moist!

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  30. This cakes looks perfect for any day! Sunny or otherwise :)

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