Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake Recipe
Indulge in the comforting aroma and flavor of this delectable Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake. A moist and tender cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 Bundt cake (12-16 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cake:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For Dusting:
- Powdered sugar
- Cinnamon for garnish
- Prep & Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan thoroughly with butter or baking spray.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Add flour mixture and sour cream alternately to the butter mixture, ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Create Swirl Mixture: Combine brown sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Layer & Swirl: Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar, repeat, then swirl with a knife.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan before inverting.
- Serve with Love: Dust with powdered sugar once completely cooled. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the swirl mixture for extra texture.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the swirl.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake, dessert, baking, cinnamon cake