Glazed Lemon Cake Tips
Do you put glaze on warm cake?
Most cakes, such as
Bundt cakes, are best glazed when they are completely cool so the glaze will harden and not melt into the cake itself. This cake is a different story! Topping a warm cake with glaze makes it incredibly moist, and while some of the glaze soaks into the cake for a bit of extra flavor, it may also form a pleasant, sugary crust on top for texture contrast as the cake cools off.
How can I make my glaze thicker?
Take initial care when adding your liquid ingredients to begin thinning out your
glaze. It’s always best to hold off and add only a little bit at a time to reach the consistency you desire. If you go too far and your glaze is runny, you can thicken it a bit more by adding more
confectioners' sugar, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the thickness you desire. This will sweeten your glaze a touch more.
How long does it take for glaze to harden?
The glaze on your cake should completely harden when the cake itself has reached room temperature. If you have a thinner glaze with more liquid, it may take a little longer for it to firm up.
Research contributed by Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 378 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.