If you like citrus fruits, this bundt cake is just for you! Ginger and pepper gives it a special flavor, it helps highlight the lemon in this cake.

I think I found my favorite cake ?. This lemon bundt cake is soaked with lemon syrup. Not only that, there is some fresh ginger and fresh ground black pepper in it. I love all those different flavors, but I´ve never had a cake called for black pepper. All together makes a very delicious cake! To counteract the sweetness and acidity of this cake, serve it with a good cup of coffee.

Fresh lemons are best for this recipe. Get the zest first, and then the juice. We´ll be using both for this recipe.

Start by beating the eggs and sugar until frothy. It might take between 3 to 5 minutes.

Lemon bundt cake with ginger and black pepper in a bundt pan

Grease and flour your bundt pan. You don´t want your beautiful cake to come apart after all that work. And look at those little specks of black pepper and lemon ?

Lemon bundt cake with ginger and black pepper on a rack

While your cake is baking, make the lemon syrup. Once your cake is out of the oven, brush the syrup over your cake. I did this 2 or 3 times until my syrup was done.

close up of Lemon bundt cake with ginger and black pepper

Look at that crumb, so spongy and light. You´re going to love this cake. It takes a little bit more time to make and bake, but it´s so worth it! I tried it both hot and very cold after being in the fridge overnight. I can´t decide which one I liked best. Try it and let me know how you liked it! Recipe adapted from Cocinando para mis cachorritos.

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Lemon bundt cake with ginger and black pepper

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4.92 from 12 votes

Lemon Bundt Cake with Ginger and Black Pepper

Spongy and soaked in lemon syrup. Ginger and pepper add a special touch.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Spain

Servings:

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Lizet Bowen

Ingredients

1-½ cups sugar (300 grams)
3 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 cup vegetable oil (200 ml)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-¾ cups flour (400 grams)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-½ teaspoon baking powder
1-½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon of salt
1 cup + 2 teaspoons buttermilk (250 ml)

For syrup:

½ cup of water
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 170 ° C / 350 ° F, grease and flour a bundt cake mold.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar until frothy. Add zest, lemon juice, and oil and beat until everything is incorporated.
In a small bowl, mix flour, pepper, ginger, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the flour and buttermilk to the egg mixture a little bit at a time. Mix well.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poking the cake.
Remove from the oven and leave in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and letting cool on a rack.

For the syrup:

While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by putting all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes. While still hot, pour it over the cake.
Serve hot or store in the refrigerator for 6 hours and serve cold.
Before serving, if desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Notes

This recipe was measured in cups. The measurements in grams are an approximation.

For the buttermilk: In a measuring glass, add 2 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and finish filling with milk. Let stand 5 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal

Lemon Bundt Cake with Ginger and Black Pepper

If you like citrus fruits, this bundt cake is just for you! Ginger and pepper gives it a special flavor, it helps highlight the lemon in this cake.

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