Lemon Honey Bundt Cake
Asian dishes seldom make use of lemon. It’s often used as garnishes or in drinks, but not as a main player. However, in most part of Asia, lime or kaffir lime – both leaves and fruits – are used a lot in cooking. So it comes as no surprise if I don’t fall in love with lemon. I never thought of cooking something with lemon, not even lemonade.
When I first moved to San Fransisco, I noticed a lot of bakeries use lemon as their main ingredients. It’s like a lemon celebration – from lemon bars, lemon cookies, lemon pies, lemon everything. Initially, I couldn’t understand what all the fuss about and would say to myself, “Lemon whatever. I’m just not that into you.”
However, one day my ex-boss told me that her sister loves lemons so much. After hearing his story, I became curious. So I picked some up at the closest bakery and was determined to give it a try. One bite of lemon bar turned into two bites, and then I suddenly realized how much I enjoyed eating the lemon bar. I know it was kinda late to fall in love with lemons, but I can proudly say that lemons and I are now BFF, forever and ever. The End.
And this cake… let’s just say I made this cake as a token of my love for lemons. The ingredients are simple and you can find most of the ingredients in your pantry, and lemons… they’re the main player in this dish, so be sure to use good fresh lemons for this bundt cake.
Lemon Honey Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 13/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup milk
- 100 gr melted butter
- 3 tbs fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
Lemon curd:
- 2 eggs
- 3 yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz. cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar in high speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the honey, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the batter to mini bundt cake pan and bake for 25 minutes. For best result, lightly grease the bundt pan with butter.
- For lemon curd: In a small pot, combine eggs, yolks, sugar, and lemon juice. Whisk until thickened for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add the cream cheese and mix well. Let is cool and drizzle on top of bundt cake.
Thanks to Anne from From My Sweetheart for hosting this month…I mean look at these delicious lemony cakes:
- Bee’s Knees Lemon Honey Bundt from Food Lust People Love
- Blueberry-Lemon Breakfast Bundt from Cali’s Cuisine
- Bundt Cake de Limón from La Mejor Manera de Hacer
- Eggless Lemon Bundt Cake from Seduce Your Tastebuds
- Extra Lemon Bundt Cake from Los Chatos Chefs
- Lavender Lemon Cake from Magnolia Days
- Lemon & Lime Cheese Bundt Cake from Un Mordisco Un Pecado
- Lemon Apple Upside Down Bundt Cake from SimplyVeggies
- Lemon Basil Bundt Cake from Tartacadabra
- Lemon Bundt Cake from Recipes, Food and Cooking
- Lemon Marble Bundt Cake from Jenny and Sweets
- Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake with Tart Lemon Glaze from Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Lemon Confetti Bundt Cake from Our Good Life
- Lemon Curd Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze from I Love Bundt Cakes
- Lemon Honey Bundt Cake from Brunch with Joy
- Lemon Meringue Chiffon Cake from Baking in Pyjamas
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake from La Cocina de Aisha
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake from Liv for Cake.
- Lemon Poppyseed Bundt from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Lemon Rhubarb Bundt Cake from From Gate to Plate
- Lemon Ricotta and Poppyseed Bundt Cake from Spice Roots
- Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake from Love and Confections
- Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Luscious Lemon Bundt Cake from The Freshman Cook
- Mini Limoncello Bundts from Living the Gourmet
- Pink Lemon Pound Cake from Making Miracles
- Pink Lemonade Bundt from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Rhubarb Pound Cake Bundt with Lemon Glaze from Brooklyn Homemaker
- Soft Lemon Rosemary Bread from Passion Kneaded
- Spring Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake from Adventures in All Things Food
- Strawberry Lemonade Bundt Cake from Baking and Creating with Avril
- Sweet Lemon Bundt with Blackberry Glaze from From My Sweet Heart
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Renee says
Beautiful! And I have to confess I didn’t care for lemon until a few years ago. Tastes change and evolve so it is never to late to discover a new like for something you didn’t have before.
Admin says
Couldn’t agree more with you, Renee.
Thanks for the visit 🙂
Cali @ Cali's Cuisine says
Lovely! Your cakes look too pretty to eat.
Admin says
Thanks, Cali 🙂
Charlotte says
Wow! Im going to have to make these asap! I love lemon cake and to make it like these will be heaven! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Admin says
Glad you like it, Charlotte 🙂
Miss Angie says
That looks utterly delicious! I really want to eat it.
Admin says
Thanks 🙂
Chelsie says
Okay, these look so yummy! I love lemon pound cake so much, so I bet I would love this, too! I’m definitely going to pin this so I can try it later!
Admin says
Hope you’ll like it. Thanks, Chelsie 🙂
Stacy says
I’ve always loved lemons but limes are a favorite as well. Have you ever tried making your favorite lemon bar recipe with lime juice? Sooooo gooooood! Your little Bundts are fabulous, Linda!
Admin says
Will sure to try lime next. Thanks for suggesting, Stacy 🙂
Aisha says
Love the combination of flavours on your bundt… also they look so nice! 🙂
Admin says
Thanks, Aisha 🙂
Rebekah @ Making Miracles says
Ohhh… that looks sinful and gorgeous. I definitely need to try this version… soon…
Admin says
Thanks, Rebekah 🙂
Mary says
It´s looks so appetizing. I love the mix with the honey.
Admin says
Glad you like it, Mary 🙂
Leah Herring says
Looks amazing and such beautiful pictures!
Admin says
Thanks, Leah 🙂
The Ninja Baker says
Gorgeous mini lemon bundts, Linda! Oh, my, goodness. I do believe you could give those famous bakeries in SF a run for their money with your cakes. Seriously! Pinning and thank you for the recipe =)
Admin says
You’re welcome and thanks for the compliment 🙂
Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says
This little cake is too adorable for words. I love lime desserts almost as much as lemon, but I gotta say, lemon desserts really do “take the cake”!!!
Admin says
Thanks 🙂
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Welcome to the world of lemons! So glad you gave in because your bundt cakes sound divine! Honey is a perfect player to balance out that tart lemon.
Admin says
Glad you like it, Lauren 🙂
PJ says
Your bundts look gorgeous! Honey and lemon combo is always a hit!
Admin says
Agree 🙂
Meg @ Green With Decor says
These sound and look delicious – great photos!
Admin says
Thanks, Meg 🙂
Ansh says
Oh my cuteness!! Those are absolutely adorable and lemon is my fav flavor.. I was like you a long time ago, but one bite into a lemon bar and I converted!
Admin says
I feel you, Ansh 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Lemon desserts are my favorite! I love how adorable these look! The raspberry on top is the perfect touch!
Admin says
Thanks, Kel. Glad you like it 🙂
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Very lovely. I am happy you found lemons and added their sunshine to your life.
Admin says
Thanks for the visit, Wendy 🙂
Shilpi says
I just love your Mini Bundts….
Admin says
Thanks, Shilpi 🙂
Lara Tartacadabra says
Hi Linda, loooove lemon curd and your Bundts look sooo good!! Congratultions with the recipe, I am certainly going to try this one 🙂
Admin says
Thanks, Lara 🙂
Olivia @ livforcake says
How adorable are these little lemon bundt cakes?! I could pop one into my mouth right now… or 5.
Admin says
Hahaha… thanks, Olivia 🙂
Kelster says
It wasn’t until you said it that I realised that lemons aren’t featured in Jamaican cuisine either. Lemons only grow in certain parts and are not easy to find. I am not a huge fan of lemon desserts but I’m learning to appreciate it.
Admin says
Wow… glad to know that 🙂
Zainab says
Oh I am in love with these!! The lemon, the honey and that drizzle?? Yumm!!
Admin says
Thanks, Zainab 🙂
Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says
Oh how yummy, that glaze looks heavenly.
Admin says
Thanks, Laura 🙂
Catherine says
Lemon and honey is such a delightful combination of flavors…these mini bundts look elegant and wonderful. xo, Catherine
Admin says
Thanks, Catherine 🙂
Beth says
How many mni cakes does this make?
Linda says
Hi Beth, it makes about 12 mini bundt cakes. Happy baking 🙂