Description
A delightful cinnamon-swirled bundt cake that captures the essence of comfort and warmth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup sugar (granulated or sanding)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, flour, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in another bowl to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Grease and flour your bundt pan, then pour half of the cake batter into the pan.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter on top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth to create the glaze.
- Mix the granulated sugar with the remaining 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easy mixing. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.