Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe:

1 pkg. lemon cake mix
1 pkg. (3 1/2 oz.) instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. pure lemon extract
1/2 cup margarine or butter (softened, not melted)
(optional 1/4 cup poppy seeds)

Directions: Combine all ingredients and beat at medium speed for a full 5 minutes. Pour into greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 min. (until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean). Cool in pan for 10 min. Invert cake onto wire rack. Cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if desired.

Powdered Sugar Icing:
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. pure lemon extract
2-3 drops yellow food coloring (pale yellow)
2 Tablespoons water

In a mixing bowl combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and water. Stir in additional drops of water till it reaches drizzling consistency. Glaze cooled Bundt cake.