Best Bundt Cakes Recipe – Soft Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake You’ll Love
This cinnamon swirl Bundt cake bakes up tender, buttery, and full of cozy flavor. With its golden crust and sweet spiced ribbon inside, it’s the kind of dessert that wins hearts at brunch, birthdays, or any gathering. Bonus: it’s beginner-friendly and makes your kitchen smell heavenly while it bakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional for crunch)
- ⅓ cup sugar + 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for the swirl)
Instructions
- Heat the oven. Set to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter and flour a Bundt pan (or use nonstick spray).
- Make the base batter. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, then mix in the vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Bring it all together. Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix just until smooth—don’t overdo it.
- Layer and swirl. Spread half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix on top, then cover with the rest of the batter. Use a knife to lightly swirl it through.
- Bake. Place in the oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and release. Rest the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully flip onto a wire rack.
Notes
- Stir gently once you add the flour—overmixing = tough cake.
- Always let the cake cool before slicing so the swirl sets nicely.
- Customize it with add-ins like chopped nuts, diced apples, or even a drizzle of glaze.
Nutrition
- Calories: 375 kcal