10+ Bundt Cake Recipes to Delight Your Sweet Tooth

Bundt cakes make a simple yet elegant dessert. They’re easy to bake and come in many flavors and textures.

You don’t need expert baking skills to make a delicious Bundt cake at home. These cakes bake in a special pan that creates a unique shape with beautiful patterns.

Whether you want something classic or different, Bundt cake recipes offer many options. You can explore a variety of tastes with just one pan.

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Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Butter or oil
• Baking powder or baking soda
• Milk or sour cream
• Flavoring (vanilla, lemon, chocolate, etc.)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour your Bundt pan.
3. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
4. Combine both mixtures until smooth.
5. Pour batter into the Bundt pan evenly.
6. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
8. Cool completely before serving or frosting.

1) Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake

A classic vanilla Bundt cake is moist and rich with a buttery flavor. This cake holds its shape well, making it perfect for decorative Bundt pans.

You probably have the ingredients in your kitchen already. It’s an elegant dessert that’s easy to bake and tastes great plain or with toppings.

Serve it plain, with fresh berries, or a light glaze. The texture stays tender and dense without being dry.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
4. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
6. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing gently.
8. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

For more details, check a classic vanilla Bundt cake recipe.

2) Lemon Bundt Cake with Zesty Glaze

This lemon Bundt cake bursts with bright, fresh flavor. The cake is soft and moist, made with fresh lemon juice and zest.

A simple glaze made with lemon juice and powdered sugar adds a refreshing finish. The glaze drips down the sides, making every bite tasty.

If you want a cake full of lemon flavor and a tender crumb, this is a great choice. For a detailed recipe, check out this lemon bundt cake with lemon glaze.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time.
5. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
6. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
7. Pour batter into the pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool cake for 15 minutes, then remove from pan to a wire rack.
10. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.

3) Kentucky Butter Bundt Cake

This Kentucky Butter Bundt Cake turns out moist and buttery every time. It uses a simple vanilla batter and soaks up a rich butter sauce.

The sauce seeps into the cake, making the outside soft and the inside tender. You can bake it for family dinners or any time you want a sweet and comforting dessert.

Let the cake cool a bit before pouring the sauce over, so it soaks in nicely. The Bundt shape holds the buttery sauce well.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in another bowl.
5. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to the butter mixture.
6. Pour batter into a greased bundt pan.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Warm extra butter and sugar sauce, then pour over the warm cake.
9. Let the cake absorb the sauce before slicing and serving.

See a full recipe at Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe – Southern Living.

4) Chocolate Guinness Bundt Cake

This cake mixes rich chocolate with the unique taste of Guinness beer. The stout makes the cake moist and soft, without a strong beer flavor.

You’ll notice a slightly bitter edge that balances the sweetness. The frosting often includes Baileys Irish Cream or cream cheese for a creamy finish.

Some versions add salted caramel for extra flavor. This Bundt cake stands out at any gathering and is easy to serve.

Find a detailed recipe here: Chocolate Guinness Bundt Cake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Guinness Stout Beer
• 17 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your Bundt pan.
2. Melt butter and mix with cocoa powder and Guinness until smooth.
3. Beat sugar, sour cream, and eggs until combined.
4. Add the Guinness mixture to the wet ingredients.
5. Stir in flour and baking soda gently until just mixed.
6. Pour batter into the pan and bake 50-60 minutes.
7. Let the cake cool before frosting or serving.

5) Apple Cider Doughnut Bundt Cake

Apple cider doughnut Bundt cake is perfect if you love warm spices and fruity flavors. It has a soft, moist texture like fresh apple cider donuts.

The outside has a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. You’ll taste subtle apple flavor with cinnamon and nutmeg in every bite.

It’s a great treat for fall or any cozy occasion. Baking it fills your kitchen with a lovely scent.

Serve it with tea or coffee for a delicious snack. The recipe is easy to follow.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup cinnamon sugar for coating

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Whisk apple cider, apple sauce, eggs, and oil in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour batter into a greased Bundt pan.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cake cool slightly, then coat with cinnamon sugar before serving.

Find more details at apple cider donut Bundt cake recipes.

6) Sour Cream Coffee Bundt Cake

Sour cream coffee Bundt cake is moist and tender. The sour cream gives a rich texture and keeps the cake soft for days.

Add cinnamon sugar or nuts for extra flavor. You’ll enjoy the light vanilla taste and the swirl of cinnamon inside.

It’s easy to bake in a Bundt pan and works well for gatherings or a cozy breakfast. The sweetness and slight tang from sour cream make it special.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• ¼ cup brown sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.

3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.

5. Add eggs one at a time.

6. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.

7. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing gently.

8. Pour half the batter into the pan.

9. Sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts if using.

10. Add remaining batter on top.

11. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

12. Cool before removing from the pan.

For more detail, check this Sour Cream Bundt Coffee Cake Recipe.

7) Maple-Bacon Bundt Cake

This sweet and salty Maple-Bacon Bundt Cake mixes crispy bacon into the batter, topping, and frosting. Maple syrup adds gentle sweetness that pairs well with smoky bacon.

This cake is great for breakfast or as a special snack. The crunch from the bacon and rich maple flavor make it unique.

Bacon bits often mix with pecans and cinnamon for extra texture and flavor. You can also top it with brown sugar roasted pecans for more crunch.

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
• ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook bacon until crisp.

3. Chop bacon and set aside.

4. Cream butter and sugar.

5. Add eggs one at a time.

6. Mix flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

7. Combine dry mixture with wet ingredients.

8. Stir in chopped bacon and maple syrup.

9. Pour batter into a greased bundt pan.

10. Mix brown sugar, pecans, and some bacon for topping.

11. Sprinkle topping over batter.

12. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

13. Let cool before removing from pan.

14. Frost if desired.

Learn more about this recipe at Southern Living’s Maple-Bacon Bundt Cake.

8) Spiced Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

This spiced cream cheese bundt cake is moist and full of flavor. The batter includes warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

A swirl of plain batter makes a pretty pattern inside the cake. The cream cheese adds a rich, tangy flavor that balances the sweet spices.

You can top this cake with maple cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze. It’s a cozy dessert for any season.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.

4. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in a separate bowl.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture.

6. In another bowl, blend cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla.

7. Pour half the batter into a greased bundt pan.

8. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over batter.

9. Top with remaining batter and swirl slightly.

10. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

11. Cool for 15 minutes.

12. Turn out onto a wire rack.

9) Coconut-Rum Bundt Cake

This Coconut-Rum Bundt Cake has tropical flavors. Coconut cream and a splash of rum make it moist and rich.

The buttery rum glaze adds extra flavor and moisture. Baking it in a Bundt pan gives it a beautiful shape.

Instant coconut pudding, coconut-flavored rum, and coconut milk keep the cake soft and full of coconut flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 (3.4 oz) instant coconut cream pudding mix
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup coconut-flavored rum
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 2½ cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 tsp baking powder

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.

4. Stir in pudding mix, rum, and coconut milk.

5. Mix in flour and baking powder until smooth.

6. Pour batter into a greased Bundt pan.

7. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.

9. Invert onto a plate.

10. Drizzle with a rum glaze once cooled.

Check further details for the glaze and full recipe at this Coconut Rum Cake Bundt recipe.

10) Irish Cream Bundt Cake

This Irish Cream Bundt Cake uses Baileys Irish cream for a smooth, rich taste. The cake uses a box mix and pudding mix, making it tender and easy to prepare.

The glaze adds extra moisture and flavor. Chopped pecans give a nice crunch on top.

You don’t need to be an expert baker to make this treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (18 ½ oz) yellow cake mix
• 1 (3 ½ oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup Baileys Irish cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, Baileys, oil, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

3. Stir in pecans.

4. Pour batter into a greased Bundt pan.

5. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
   Check if a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool for 20 minutes.

7. Prepare glaze with Baileys and powdered sugar.
   Drizzle the glaze over the cake.

8. Let the glaze set before serving.

Try this simple and tasty Bundt cake recipe.
Find more details at Allrecipes Irish Cream Bundt Cake.