Robert E. Lee Bundt Recipe

Name: Robert E. Lee Bundt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 cups granulated sugar; 6 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 4 teaspoons orange zest, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 to 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice; Garnishes: fresh raspberries, gold-gilded cranberries and gooseberries, fresh mint sprigs

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 teaspoons orange zest, divided
2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
Garnishes: fresh raspberries, gold-gilded cranberries and gooseberries, fresh mint sprigs

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
2
Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp. orange zest, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch (12-cup) Bundt pan.
3
Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).
4
Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and remaining 2 tsp. orange zest and 1 tsp. lemon zest until smooth. Spoon over cake.

1831

kcal

Calories

Fat

292

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 3 cups granulated sugar, 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Robert E. Lee Bundt falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Robert E. Lee Bundt

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