Today I have got a fun and festive Easter Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake that is perfect for the holiday! Decorated in fun bright colors, the family will enjoy this delicious treat!
Easter is still a time to enjoy and share memories with family. There are many things that a family can do together to celebrate the holiday.
That includes baking, egg hunts, going to church, Easter Brunches, and so much more. Today I’ve got a gorgeous Easter Lemon Poppyseed Bundt cake recipe that you will absolutely adore.
Before Easter actually arrives, it is nice to prepare for it. Show your love for the holiday by decorating your home and yard for the season. Making crafts and fun Easter memorabilia is a great way to get kids involved.
While a family is still decked out in their shiny new clothes, it is a good time for a family photo. Nothing says, “Welcome to spring” better than a picture. It doesn’t even have to be a professional shoot. Photos are a great way to celebrate and remember special times.
Another popular Easter activity is family dinner. Many people have feasts on this day. Some folks prepare food at home while others go to a relative’s house. It is a great time to get together with family members and eat ham until you pop. Today I’ve got a really great Easter cake for you to make in celebration!
Don’t forget the kids! They love to receive treats from the bunny and prepare for his arrival. This Easter Placemat Activity For Kids is great for them to get excited about the holiday.
One of the best parts of Easter is the egg hunt. Check out these 10 Easy Ideas For The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever!
What ingredients are in this Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake?
Cake Ingredients List:
- cake flour
- butter, softened + extra for coating pan
- sugar
- flour
- eggs
- milk
- lemon juice
- poppyseed
- baking powder
Icing Ingredients List:
- confectioners (powdered) sugar
- milk
- light corn syrup (optional)
- lemon juice
Additional items that you need for this cake:
- Easter Bunny sugar candies
- Easter color non-pareils: These Easter Bunny sprinkles work great!
- Stand or hand mixer
Here are some more amazing Easter recipes for you to check out:
Easter Carrot Cake Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
These amazing carrot cake bars are make with a fun cream cheese frosting and a great to serve for Easter dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- For the icing:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Orange and green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Add half the dry ingredients and beat until mixed, then add the remaining dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded carrots.
- Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake bars to cool completely, then prepare the icing by beating together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating between each addition.
- Separate a small amount of the icing into two separate bowls. Add the orange food coloring to one bowl and the green food coloring to the other bowl. Stir until the coloring is mixed into the icing, then transfer each color to a piping bag.
- Remove the cake bars from the pan by pulling the edges of the parchment paper up. Spread the remaining icing over the top of the cake bars and cut the bars into 12 pieces.
- Decorate the top of each cake bar with a carrot using the orange and green icing.
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 345Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 72mgSodium 375mgCarbohydrates 51gFiber 1gSugar 40gProtein 4g
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