Description
Whipping up Brown Sugar Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze brings comfort straight from your kitchen, filling the house with warm, sweet aromas that welcome family and friends. This tender cake drizzled with rich maple glaze becomes the perfect companion to your afternoon coffee or evening dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Leavening Agents:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Flavor and Liquid Enhancers:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Grease your 10-inch bundt pan with 1 tablespoon butter at 350°F, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat 1 cup butter and 1 ½ cups brown sugar in a large bowl for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale.
- Incorporate 3 large eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Blend 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients and 1 cup sour cream into the batter, alternating between the two.
- Pour ½ cup milk into the batter, stirring gently until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 15 minutes after removing from oven.
- Carefully flip cake onto a wire rack, letting it cool completely.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until glossy.
- Generously drizzle maple glaze over the cooled cake, letting it cascade down the sides.
- Wait 10-15 minutes for the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Grease the bundt pan meticulously to ensure the cake releases cleanly without sticking.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that rises perfectly.
- When measuring brown sugar, pack it firmly into the measuring cup for accurate volume and rich caramel-like flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend and add an extra pinch of xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Bundt Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg