Description
This Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake combines the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a moist, tender vanilla cake swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfectly spiced and sweet, this cake is ideal for dessert or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
For the Topping:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 10 to 12-cup bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: Mix together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a separate bowl until well combined to form the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Layer the batter and swirl: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spoon half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter, then gently swirl it through the batter using a skewer or knife. Repeat this layering with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Cool and invert: After cooling slightly, carefully invert the bundt cake onto a serving plate and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese glaze: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and spreadable.
- Glaze and top the cake: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake. Mix the granulated sugar with ground cinnamon and sprinkle it over the glazed cake as a finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best mixing results.
- Ensure the bundt pan is well greased or use baking spray with flour to prevent sticking.
- The cinnamon swirl can be adjusted for sweetness by varying brown sugar quantity.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator if not serving immediately due to the cream cheese glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
