Vanilla Bundt Cake
A classic vanilla bundt cake recipe that is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is topped with a simple vanilla glaze.
Equipment
- 12-cup bundt pan
- Cooking spray or butter
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer or handheld mixer
- wire rack
- Small bowl for glaze
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease the bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add baking powder, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste. Mix until well combined.
- Add flour, one cup at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bundt cake and let it set before serving.
