If there was ever a cake created for all you lemon lovers out there, then this is it! A moist sponge flavoured with lemon juice and zest, drizzled with lemon icing and berries. This cake is so fluffy and soft because of the Greek yoghurt mixed into the sponge. I had 3 attempts at this recipe and, in this case, it was definitely ‘third time lucky.’ Did I forget to mention that it’s gluten-free too, yay!
While in the baking mood, the sun was shining outside and I could really feel that the first signs of spring were in the air. If like me, you’re eager to shake off the gloom and grey of winter, this cake is certainly going to brighten up your day. Zingy lemon runs through every inch of this cake and I’m so chuffed with how it eventually turned out.
- 3 cups gluten free plain flour
- 1/3 cup fruit sugar
- 1 cup coconut oil or butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup full fat Greek yoghurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp baking powder (gluten free)
- 1 cup icing sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
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Preheat the oven to 150 degrees and grease the bundt tin well.
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In a large bowl, beat together the fruit sugar and coconut oil until light and fluffy. Next beat in the eggs one at a time before adding the Greek yoghurt, lemon zest and juice.
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Sieve in the flour and baking powder, alternating between additions of the almond milk.
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Mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula until all the flour is mixed in.
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Transfer the batter to the baking tin and cook for 50-60 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
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Leave to stand for 10 minutes until removing from the tin and allow to cool.
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Mix together the icing sugar and lemon juice until a thick paste forms.
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Drizzle over the top of the cooled cake and allow to set.
Make sure that you grease the pan well, works best with a coconut oil cooking spray or an alternative.
I’m a total newbie to bundt cakes and I love how pretty the fluted tin makes the cake look. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, this cake was ready and out the oven in 50 minutes. Bundt cakes are brilliant, I’m so impressed with how easy they are to whip up that I’m rather sad that I didn’t discover them earlier. This stunning lidded cake stand from The White Company really sets the cake off, making it the perfect centrepiece at any party or celebration. They stock some wonderful home accessories that I’ve coveted for my home.
Now you all know that I love my sweet and salty flavours – well, now I have a soft spot for sweet and sour too! The sweetness and fresh lemony flavour really works and they balance each other well. The lemon icing on top isn’t necessary, but I think that it adds that extra little something. Filling the centre with berries not only adds to the decoration, but they taste amazing with the citrus sponge.
OK, this may not be the healthiest cake that I’ve ever posted on the blog, however, I’m a firm believer that life would be boring without cake and this recipe is a true testament to that!
Have you ever tried making a bundt cake? What would be your idea of a show-stopper cake for a centrepiece at a party?
*This recipe was commissioned by The White Company, but all opinions are my own.
Hehe, I am actually salivating! It is a masterpiece of a cake Jemma, I’m off to pin it 🙂
Janie x
Thanks Janie! I was sad when the last slice was cut.
As per this looks amazing, anything with lemon is a winner in my eyes! x
Thanks Ally! I agree, love those lemon flavours.
My mum gave me a bundt cake tin and I have yet to use it! This looks amazing (as always!) x
You should dig out your bundt tin. They make the prettiest of cakes!
Mmmm this sounds amazing and my mouth is watering too! I love lemon cake so make a basic loaf tin one quite often but I’ve never tried a Bundt cake, maybe now is the time!
Definitely the time to try a bundt cake, they’re so tasty!
Now this is a dessert recipes that just screams Spring! I just love lemon desserts.
It does look remind me of spring every time I look at it. Perfect for an Easter celebration!
I’m definitely pinning this to make for Easter- looks gorgeous and delicious!
It think that it would be the perfect Easter celebration cake! 🙂
This looks amazing! Such a pretty cake 🙂 Ideal for spring!
Thanks, Anna! I agree, it’s perfect for spring.
This is making me very hungry. Looks delicious Jemma.
Thank you lovely!
oh wow that looks so incredibly delicious! Ive never tried to make one personally, really should give it a go soon.
Thanks Elaine! I highly recommend bundt cakes, so easy to make.
Oh wow this looks amazing! I’ve never tried to make one before but I think I might try it this weekend – thanks for sharing x
I hope you liked it if you managed to make it!
I am a complete sucker for lemon cake, this looks absolutely amazing x
Lemon cakes are one of my favourite too!
This looks incredible! What a perfect treat for the Easter season.
Thanks Emily! I think it would be great on an Easter celebration table.
Ooh it looks lush! Such pretty pictures too x
Thanks Fiona!
I don’t care if it is not healthy because oh my god it looks like heaven I want a taste of that delicious cake! I can’t wait to recreate the recipe!
Ha! It really does taste amazing!
That cake looks absolutely amazing, almost to good to eat, but it sounds to mouth watering to pass up. X
I could never resist a slice of cake, even if it did look too good to eat, yum!
My mouth is actually watering up here! Yummy cake!!
Ha! Thanks Kellie.
That looks beautiful! What a showstopper. I love your cake stand, so stylish x
Thank you! The White Company make some lovely stuff.
Wow this looks so yummy so beautifully presented too, mine probably wouldn’t look nowhere near as good if I tried it lol xx
I’m sure it would! It’s s o simple to make.
The sun is shining and there is that first days of Spring vibe looming in the air, and a slice of this right now would just set of these feelings perfectly! I’ve never made a bundt cake but they look so pretty, and impressive too and I love the bright fruits in the centre of the cake too. Am I being stupid in asking what on earth is fruit sugar?!
I don’t think it matters if this isn’t exactly healthy – regardless of whether the ingredients are wholesome or not, you’d have to be living in a parallel universe if cake was ever considered healthy (take me there!!)! I’d love to give this a go – or send me a slice, if you fancy ; )
She’s So Lucy
Thanks, Lucy! I’m really pleased with how it came out after the third attempt. 🙂 Fruit sugar is essentially naturally occurring fructose from fruit. I prefer that it’s close in texture to granulated sugar as opposed to honey and it works a lot better in bakes. I agree life would be boring without cakes and I would happily courier you a slice or two! 🙂
Another amazing recipe, it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing x
Thanks Emma! 🙂
Oh wow, that looks so delicious! x
Thank you! 🙂
Aah Jemma — this looks SO lovely!! Beautiful shots too, my mouth is watering just looking at it! I LOVE lemon flavoured cakes!! 🙂 Delicious!
Thanks Caro! Same here, they make me think of spring and warmer weather.
It sounds delicious and looks so beautiful with the berries too- perfect for spring.
Thanks, Maria! It definitely made me feel hopeful that spring was around the corner when I was eating it.
That’s a gorgeous lemon berry cake Jemma! And I love the white company and shop there often, their home range is stunning!
Thanks Diana! They have so many beautiful things don’t they. I always have to lock my purse away whenever I go in.
Oh gosh!! This looks delicious. I might try this.
Thank you!
I hope you like it if you do try to make it. 🙂
Your cake looks absolutely beautiful. rated full stars and pinning. 😀
Thanks so much Sarah!! 🙂
that looks AMAAAAAZING. I love lemon anything, plus it’s decorated so beautifully!
Thanks Kylee. I love zesty lemon flavours too.
Perfect for easter dessert!
It certainly is!
Gorgeous photos! I have a huge sweet tooth and this is all I want to eat now. For some reason, I don’t own a bundt pan anymore, but my go-to for parties was a triple chocolate cake when I did have it. I don’t even know when or why I got rid of it…I’m going to fix that!
Your triple chocolate cake sounds glorious!
I am truly amazed at the great quality of products that can be baked gluten free. This looks delicious!!
I know! I love that people following a gluten-free diet don’t have to miss out.
Looks fabulous and so springy!!
Thank you!
That looks so tasty – I’m a sucker for lemon cake! I haven’t tried to make bundt but it’s on my list of things to do.
Lemon drizzle cake is my fave so this is definitely a recipe for me! x
That is amazing, but also your pictures are amazing too! I am off to pin this for future reference
This looks amazing!
Your instructions say to heat the oven to 150 degrees. Is that correct? I’ve never baked a cake at that temperature. My youngest son requests lemon bundt cake every year for his birthday, and this is my first year to try a GF version since my daughter-in-law has become gluten-sensitive.
Yes, that’s correct. It needs a slow bake considering the large size. I tested it at a higher temperature and the outside became too brown. I hope you like it! let me know how you get on. 🙂