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Nothing Bundt Cakes Lemon Cake Copycat

By Chef Melanie November 11, 2025
  • bundt cake
  • lemon
  • copycat
  • dessert
  • cream cheese frosting
Difficulty Intermediate
Servings 12
Estimated Cost $18.50
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Nothing Bundt Cakes Lemon Cake Copycat

A delicious copycat recipe for the famous Nothing Bundt Cakes lemon cake! This moist, tangy lemon bundt cake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that's absolutely irresistible. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you need a little slice of sunshine.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Using an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, pudding, sour cream, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and water for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    If using white chocolate chips, chop the chips into smaller pieces and add to the cake batter.

  4. 4

    Pour cake batter into a greased bundt cake pan (nonstick cooking spray works best).

  5. 5

    Bake for 45-50 minutes.

  6. 6

    Let cool for 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove the cake from the bundt pan and place it on a serving plate or cake stand. See post above for details on how to easily do this.

  8. 8

    Wrap the cake well with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight before frosting and serving.

  9. 9

    **Frosting:** In a medium bowl or mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

  10. 10

    Mix in the vanilla, then gradually add the powdered sugar. Start with 2 cups and then keep adding until the frosting is nice and thick.

  11. 11

    Frost the bundt cake and garnish with raspberries and mint leaves.

  12. 12

    Keep refrigerated.

  13. 13

    **Note:** Instead of using the frosting or glaze, we use Argentinian dulce de leche.