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Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

June 18, 2015 By takeabiteoutofboca 33 Comments

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A perfect balance between tart and sweet, this Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake highlights one of spring and summer’s most coveted ingredients — lemon!

Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

I’m joining the #BundtBakers this month to show off the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon, in what else — a bundt cake! This is my first month participating in these themed events and I’m excited to be surrounded by such incredible bloggers and their tasty recipes. Big shout-out and thank you to Anne of From My Sweet Heart for hosting this month!

Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

When I think of lemon, I think of hot summer days and bright bursting flavors and that moment when your lips pucker up because something is a bit too sour. That is not the case with this Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake! There are no sour lemons here — only a beautiful, moist and fluffy cake you are going to dive right into.

Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

If you’ve been around for the last couple months, you know that I recently became a fan of lemon desserts. I made Lemon Ricotta Sandwich Cookies, Iced Almond Lemon Loaf Cake and even a Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. I’m excited to add this Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake to my list of yummy lemon desserts. A little squeeze of lemon juice or dusting of lemon zest can add so much to a dish, whether sweet or savory. It’s such a versatile ingredient and represents the spring and summer months very well.

Though there is a lot of tartness in this cake, it’s not too much. I have to admit, however, I kind of cheated… ::gasp!::

I used a boxed mix. BUT! I totally doctored it up to make it my own — as any blogger does with a premade mix. I used Betty Crocker’s lemon-poppy seed muffin mix, added in some frozen cranberries, swapped out half of the water for freshly squeezed lemon juice, and I used one mashed banana in place of one egg. Bananas are a great substitute in baking when you need to replace the eggs (or you just don’t have enough in the fridge to use!). <–That was my problem, but I realized this can be to my advantage! The banana not only lends a ton of moisture to the cake, but its sweetness helps to balance out the tart flavors of the lemon and cranberry.

Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

You’ll definitely want to make this Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake. Bring it to your next summer cook    out, pool party or just make it at home when that lemon craving strikes.

Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake
 
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A perfect balance between tart and sweet, this Lemon-Cranberry Poppyseed Bundt Cake highlights one of spring and summer's most coveted ingredients — lemon!
Author: Shaina
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1 box Betty Crocker Lemon-Poppyseed Muffin Mix (includes lemon glaze)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh cranberries
  • packet of lemon glaze
  • thinly sliced lemon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a bundt pan generously and set side.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add muffin mix, water, lemon juice, oil, egg and banana and beat until just combined.
  3. Fold in the cranberries with a rubber spatula.
  4. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and use a spatula to spread evenly across the top.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes or until the sides begin to pull from the pan and the cake has started to brown.
  6. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
  7. Allow the cake to completely cool before pouring on the glaze.
  8. Use an offset spatula to spread the glaze over the cake.
  9. Top with thinly slice pieces of lemon.
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The #BundtBakers have a ton of lemon-filled Bundt Cakes for you today — enjoy!

  • 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 Simply Veggies
  • Lemon Basil Bundt Cake from Tartacadabra
  • Lemon Bundt Cake from Recipes, Food and Cooking
  • 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 Marble Bundt Cake from Jenny and Sweets
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake from Liv for Cake
  • Lemon Poppy Seeds Bundt Cake from La Cocina de Aisha
  • 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
  • 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
BundtBakers

#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving Bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all of our lovely Bundts by following our Pinterest board right here.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme or ingredient.

Updated links for all of our past events and more information about BundtBakers can be found on our homepage.

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: #bundtbakers, Baked Goods, Bundt cake, Cake, lemon, lemon poppyseed, lemon recipes, summer desserts

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Comments

  1. Renee says

    June 18, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Incredible flavor combo you have in the cake with lemon, poppy seed, cranberry, and banana too.

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Renee! I wasn’t sure if the banana would add anything to it, but it really helped add a little sweet.

      Reply
  2. Cali @ Cali's Cuisine says

    June 18, 2015 at 9:44 am

    The cranberry paired with the lemon must be extra tart-y. That’s my kind of cake!

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Oh yeah, tart-y is the perfect word for it, haha.

      Reply
  3. Aisha says

    June 18, 2015 at 11:53 am

    It looks delicious… great bundt cake!

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    June 18, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    This looks amazing, I have a real passion for lemon desserts!

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      I never did until recently, and now I really love them!

      Reply
  5. Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says

    June 18, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. PJ says

    June 19, 2015 at 2:12 am

    This month was my first too in the group and I am loving it! Your bundt sounds so flavorful with the cranberries…

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks! We both picked a good month to start 🙂

      Reply
  7. Stacy says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:34 am

    You’ve got so many wonderful things going on here that I don’t know where to start, Shaina! Love the moist crumb on that cake and the red cranberries peeking out.

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Stacy! It really came out fantastic, I was super proud of the result.

      Reply
  8. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

    June 20, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    I can almost taste the burst of brightness from that cranberries!

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      It was just the right amount of tartness…perfect!

      Reply
  9. Shilpi says

    June 20, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Delicious combination of cranberry with lemon and poppy seeds….

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

    June 21, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    I love cranberries – they’re not just for Thanksgiving – and are a perfect pairing with lemon (I like putting them in smoothies with lemonade).

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      Yes! Cranberries can certainly be enjoyed all year long.

      Reply
  11. Lara Tartacadabra says

    June 22, 2015 at 6:03 am

    Oooh love poppy seeds and looove cranberries (I am Dutch, we have loads of them 😉 ), what a great idea for a Bundt Cake, it looks absolutely delicious!!

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks, Lara!

      Reply
  12. Olivia @ livforcake says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:18 am

    Love the combo of lemon and cranberry! Yum.

    Reply
  13. Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:56 am

    I can imagine the tartness of the lemon and cranberries makes one delicious bundt.

    Reply
  14. Catherine says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    What a fabulous combination of flavors! Your bundt sounds wonderful. xo, Catherine

    Reply
    • takeabiteoutofboca says

      August 4, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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