I’ve attached a video for every recipe below from my favorite home cooks.
Bundt cakes are a great way to make a fancy-looking dessert without much fuss. These ring-shaped cakes come out of the pan with beautiful ridges and swirls. You can make a bundt cake in many flavors, from chocolate and vanilla to lemon and cinnamon.
Bundt cakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because. You don’t need to be a pro baker to make one. With the right recipe and pan, you can create a show-stopping cake that will impress your family and friends. Let’s explore some tasty bundt cake recipes you can try at home.
Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake
Here’s what you’ll need for this tasty treat:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Now let’s get baking! Follow these easy steps:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into your prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
You can dust your cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired. Enjoy your homemade vanilla Bundt cake!
Lemon Pound Cake
You’ll need:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Here’s how to make it:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
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Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set it aside.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your lemon pound cake is ready to enjoy! The tangy lemon flavor and moist texture make it perfect for any occasion.
Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake
Get ready to make a mouthwatering chocolate fudge bundt cake! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Now, let’s bake this delicious treat!
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, and water.
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Beat the mixture until it’s well blended.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan.
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Bake for about 50-60 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your chocolate fudge bundt cake is ready to enjoy! Serve it as is or add a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Marble Bundt Cake
Let’s make a yummy marble bundt cake! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan.
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Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla.
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Take out 2 cups of batter and set aside. Mix cocoa powder and hot water, then stir into the 2 cups of batter.
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Pour half of the vanilla batter into the pan. Add the chocolate batter, then top with remaining vanilla batter.
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Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade marble bundt cake!
Rum Cake
Ready to make a delicious rum cake? Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
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Sprinkle the chopped nuts in the bottom of the pan.
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In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, rum, and eggs. Beat for 2 minutes until well combined.
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Pour the batter over the nuts in the pan.
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Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a serving plate.
Your rum cake is now ready to enjoy! The rich, buttery flavor and moist texture will make this a new favorite in your recipe collection.
Carrot Bundt Cake
Here’s what you’ll need for a delicious carrot bundt cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan well.
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts if using.
Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Red Velvet Bundt Cake
You’ll need:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Here’s how to make it:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
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Mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
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Stir in buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
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In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar. Fold this into the batter.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Your red velvet bundt cake is ready to enjoy! You can serve it as is or add a cream cheese frosting for extra yumminess.
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
Here’s what you’ll need for this yummy fall treat:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Now let’s make your cake!
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan well.
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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes. Check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your house will smell amazing! Once cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin spice bundt cake!
Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake
You’ll love this yummy apple cinnamon bundt cake! Here’s what you need:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups diced apples
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
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Mix the flour, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until smooth.
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Fold in the diced apples gently.
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Pour the batter into your greased bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy your delicious apple cinnamon bundt cake!
Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake
Get ready to bake a delicious treat! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
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In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream.
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Stir in lemon zest and juice. Gently fold in blueberries.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Optional: Drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Enjoy your homemade Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake!
German Chocolate Bundt Cake
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
Now, let’s make your cake!
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan.
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Mix the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, buttermilk, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat for 2 minutes.
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Add cocoa powder and sugar. Mix for another minute.
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Fold in the coconut and chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into your Bundt pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
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For the topping, microwave chocolate chips, cream, and butter in 30-second bursts until smooth.
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Drizzle the topping over your cooled cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
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Let the topping set for 15 minutes before you slice and serve your yummy German Chocolate Bundt Cake!
Banana Nut Bundt Cake
Here’s what you’ll need for this yummy cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Now, let’s make your cake!
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
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In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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In another large bowl, beat the oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Stir in the mashed bananas, pineapple, nuts, and vanilla.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
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Pour the batter into your prepared Bundt pan.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes. Check with a toothpick – it should come out clean when done.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your banana nut Bundt cake is ready to enjoy! Slice it up and share with friends and family.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
You’ll love this moist and delicious sour cream coffee cake! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the streusel:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a bundt pan.
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Mix the streusel ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the sour cream and vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Pour half the batter into the bundt pan, sprinkle with half the streusel, then repeat layers.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Enjoy your homemade sour cream coffee cake with a hot cup of coffee!
Strawberry Bundt Cake
You’ll love this sweet and fruity strawberry bundt cake! Here’s what you need to make it:
Ingredients:
• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 package strawberry gelatin mix
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
• 1/2 cup sugar
Now let’s bake this delicious treat!
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
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In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs, and milk. Beat for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the strawberry puree and sugar. Mix well.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your strawberry bundt cake is ready! Serve it as is or add a simple glaze for extra sweetness. Enjoy your homemade treat!
Orange Creamsicle Bundt Cake
You’ll need these ingredients for a tasty Orange Creamsicle Bundt Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Now for the fun part – let’s bake! Here’s what you’ll do:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Grease your Bundt pan well. A non-stick spray works great!
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Mix the cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, zest, vanilla, and milk in a big bowl.
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Whisk everything until it’s smooth and lump-free.
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Pour the batter into your prepared Bundt pan.
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Bake for 45-55 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Flip it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your Orange Creamsicle Bundt Cake is ready! It’s perfect for summer picnics or as a sweet treat anytime.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Ready to make a tasty gingerbread bundt cake? Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp gingerbread spice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk
Now let’s get baking! Follow these simple steps:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan.
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In a bowl, mix the flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well.
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Stir in the molasses and buttermilk.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
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Flip onto a cooling rack and remove the pan.
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Allow to cool completely before serving.
Enjoy your homemade gingerbread bundt cake!
Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
You’ll need:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Let’s get baking!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with baking spray.
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix. Stir until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Transfer the batter to your prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Want to add some extra sweetness? Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and a dash of almond extract for a simple glaze.
Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Here’s a yummy chocolate chip bundt cake you can make at home! Let’s start with what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Now for the fun part – making the cake!
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Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
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Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before turning it out onto a plate.
Your chocolate chip bundt cake is ready to enjoy! The outside will be golden brown and the inside moist and full of melty chocolate chips. Yum!
Coconut Bundt Cake
Here’s a tasty coconut bundt cake recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
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Mix the flour and shredded coconut in a bowl. Set it aside.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in the sour cream, baking powder, coconut extract, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan.
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Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious homemade coconut bundt cake!
Peach Cobbler Bundt Cake
You’ll need these ingredients for a tasty peach cobbler bundt cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups fresh peaches, diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Now for the fun part – making your cake!
Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 10-cup bundt pan. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
Pour half the batter into the pan. Top with half the peaches and sprinkle with cinnamon. Add remaining batter and peaches.
Mix melted butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar, then pour over the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Enjoy your peachy creation!