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Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake – Cozy Dessert You’ll Love

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A tender, buttery bundt cake with a rich cinnamon swirl and a light glaze—perfect for cozy gatherings and brunch tables.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Swirl:

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze (Optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 23 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup bundt pan.

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour.

  • Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle with cinnamon mixture, then add remaining batter. Swirl gently with a knife.

  • Bake 50–60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool 10–15 minutes in pan, then turn out onto rack. Cool completely.

  • For glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for 3 days. Can be frozen up to 2 months. Add chopped nuts or diced apples to the swirl for variation.