A tender, buttery bundt cake with a rich cinnamon swirl and a light glaze—perfect for cozy gatherings and brunch tables.
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
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
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.
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.