Description
Moist, buttery, and rich with warm vanilla flavor, this Vanilla Bundt Cake is a timeless dessert that looks elegant but is easy to make. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze, it’s perfect for brunch, family gatherings, or a simple homemade treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp + 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (1 1/3 tbsp total)
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Vanilla Glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan very well.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
5. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with milk (dry–milk–dry–milk–dry). Mix just until combined.
6. Fold in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) gently until smooth—do not overmix.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the cake springs back lightly.
9. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
10. Whisk powdered sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake, let set, then slice and serve.
Notes
Pan prep matters: Grease every groove of the Bundt pan to prevent sticking.
Don’t overmix: Once flour is added, mix just until combined for a tender crumb.
Cool completely before glazing: Warm cake can melt the glaze and make it runny.
Flavor twist: Add 1–2 tsp lemon zest for a bright vanilla-citrus version.
Storage: Cover and store at room temp up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze (unglazed) up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg