Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a bundt or tube pan with butter, vegetable shortening, or oil, and coat with flour.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate, large bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add in the eggs, one at a time. Beat the batter well after every addition.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture and sour cream, alternatingly, in 3 batches. Beat the batter briefly after every addition. Stir in half of the lemon zest.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

Step 7

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done baking.

Step 8

Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake with a knife. Flip the pan over onto a serving platter. Let it cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 9

To make the glaze, add the lemon juice, powdered sugar, and butter to a bowl. Stir together until a thick glaze forms. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!