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Classic Bundt Cake

A moist, buttery Bundt cake with a hint of vanilla and a sweet glaze — perfect for tea time or celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top evenly.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 850IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For variation, add lemon zest, cocoa, or almond extract to create different flavor profiles.
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