Vanilla Bundt Cake Recipe
This Vanilla Bundt Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert with a rich, creamy texture and a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (78 ml) whole milk
Glaze
- 2 cups (250 g) powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter salted or unsalted
- 1-3 Tablespoons milk plus more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a bundt pan using Crisco and flour.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing well until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs two at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Glaze Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this decadent and moist bundt cake!