Description
Whipping up Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake brings pure comfort to your kitchen, with swirls of warm spice dancing through a tender, moist crumb that makes your home smell incredible.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish/Swirl Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring every crevice is covered.
- Whisk 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp baking powder together in a medium bowl until completely combined.
- Use an electric mixer to cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 2 cups granulated sugar for 4 minutes until the mixture turns pale and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry flour mixture and 1 cup sour cream, alternating between them and mixing just until incorporated.
- Combine ⅓ cup granulated sugar with 2 tsp ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl for the swirl mixture.
- Pour half the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan, then sprinkle the entire cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the surface.
- Carefully layer the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer, using a knife to create gentle swirling motions.
- Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with just a few crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire cooling rack.
- Allow the cake to cool completely for about 1 hour before slicing and serving your delicious creation.
Notes
- Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture in your cake.
- Generously grease the bundt pan to prevent sticking, using butter and a light dusting of flour for easy release.
- When creating the cinnamon swirl, sprinkle the mixture gently and evenly to distribute flavor throughout the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bundt Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg