Introduction
Tutorial: how to make cinnamon swirl bundt cake — vanilla buttermilk cake + cinnamon-sugar ribbon + cream cheese glaze. 1 hr 15 min.
Ingredients List
- 3 cups flour + 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda + salt + 1 cup butter + 2 cups sugar + 4 eggs + 1 cup buttermilk + vanilla + nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar + 2 tbsp cinnamon + 2 tbsp melted butter + salt + 1/4 cup pecans
- 4 oz cream cheese + 1 cup powdered sugar + vanilla + milk + salt
- Extra cinnamon + pecans
Timing
Batter 15. Bake 50-55. Cool 20. Glaze 5. Total 75 min.
Step 1 — Prep Bundt Pan
350°F. Grease + flour generously.
Step 2 — Batter
Whisk dry. Cream butter+sugar 4 min. Eggs + vanilla. 3 additions alt buttermilk.
Step 3 — Cinnamon Swirl
Brown sugar + cinnamon + butter + salt + pecans.
Step 4 — Layer
1/3 batter + 1/2 cinn + 1/3 batter + rest cinn + 1/3 batter. Knife swirl gently.
Step 5 — Bake 50-55 Min
Toothpick moist crumbs. Tent at 35 if browning fast.
Step 6 — Cool + Glaze
15 min pan, 30 min rack. Whisk glaze. Pour on ridges.
Nutritional Information
- Calories 440 | Protein 5g | Fat 20g | Carbs 62g | Sugar 40g
Healthier Alternatives
Whole wheat. Greek yogurt. Less sugar. Coconut sugar. No pecans. Lower-fat cream cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Coffee, espresso, chai. Vanilla ice cream. Holiday brunches. Cellophane gift.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Bad pan prep
- Overswirled
- Warm cake glazed
- Cold buttermilk
- Early invert
Storing Tips
3 days room temp, 5 days fridge. Freeze 2 mo unglazed.
Conclusion
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FAQs
Buttermilk sub? Milk + vinegar.
Sticks? Bad pan prep.
Other pan? 9×13 or loaves.
Make ahead? 24 hr unglazed.
GF? 1:1 GF.
Vegan? Vegan substitutes throughout.
Recipe Card: Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake
Prep: 15 min | Bake: 50-55 min | Cool+Glaze: 20 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min | Serves: 12 | Calories: 440/slice
Ingredients
- Cake: 3 cups flour + 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda + salt + 1 cup butter + 2 cups sugar + 4 eggs + 1 cup buttermilk + 2 tsp vanilla + 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Swirl: 1/2 cup brown sugar + 2 tbsp cinnamon + 2 tbsp melted butter + salt + 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Glaze: 4 oz cream cheese + 1 cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp vanilla + 2-3 tbsp milk + pinch salt
Instructions
- Generously grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan; preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugar 4 min; add eggs and vanilla; combine dry alt with buttermilk.
- Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Layer 1/3 batter, half cinnamon, 1/3 batter, rest cinnamon, last 1/3 batter; gentle knife swirl.
- Bake 50-55 min until toothpick has moist crumbs.
- Cool 15 min in pan, invert, cool 30 min more; whisk glaze; pour over ridges.
Nutrition (per slice)
Calories 440 | Protein 5g | Fat 20g | Carbs 62g | Sugar 40g
