Description
Fresh Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake brings warm memories of grandma’s kitchen straight to your table. Tender crumb and sweet cinnamon ribbons make this classic dessert a delightful treat that feels like a warm hug from home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a 10-inch bundt pan with baking spray containing flour. Ensure every ridge and curve receives an even layer to prevent sticking.
- Combine 2 ½ cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt in a medium bowl. Whisk until ingredients distribute evenly.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate 3 large eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in 1 tbsp vanilla extract and ¾ cup sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain cake’s tenderness. Stop mixing as soon as flour disappears.
- Blend ½ cup packed brown sugar with 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Transfer half the batter into prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle entire cinnamon-sugar mixture across this layer. Cover with remaining batter.
- Gently swirl layers using a thin knife, creating delicate cinnamon ribbons throughout the cake.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cake to rest in pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert onto wire cooling rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze after cake reaches room temperature.
Notes
- Soften butter and cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure smooth, even mixing.
- When creating the cinnamon swirl, drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the batter and use a knife to gently marble the layers for a beautiful swirled effect.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and check that all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- To prevent sticking, generously grease your bundt pan with butter and dust with flour, or use a non-stick baking spray specifically designed for intricate cake pans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bundt Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg