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Bundt Cake Recipe Nothing Bundt Cake

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This bundt cake recipe nothing bundt cake style is a rich, moist, bakery-inspired cake with a soft crumb and thick cream cheese frosting. It is easy to make at home using a cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, and simple pantry ingredients. The result is a beautiful bundt cake that tastes indulgent, slices well, and works for birthdays, holidays, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake
  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix about 15.25 oz
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water or milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 small pinch of salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream if needed

Equipment

  • 10 to 12 cup bundt pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag for frosting
  • Toothpick or cake tester

Method
 

  1. Make the Cake
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan very well with baking spray that contains flour.
  3. In a large bowl, add the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, water or milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix on low speed until combined. Then mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and thick.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using them.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove large air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then carefully invert it onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely.
  9. Make the Frosting
  10. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Add the vanilla extract and salt.
  12. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting becomes thick and fluffy.
  13. If needed, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or cream to adjust the texture.
  14. Frost the Cake
  15. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
  16. Pipe thick lines of frosting from the top edge of the cooled bundt cake down the sides.
  17. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • For the best bundt cake recipe nothing bundt cake texture, use room temperature eggs, sour cream, butter, and cream cheese.
  • Do not overbake the cake, or it may turn dry. Start checking a little early.
  • Let the cake cool fully before frosting, or the frosting will melt.
  • You can switch the flavor by using lemon, chocolate, or red velvet cake mix.
  • Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese frosting.
  • For the best taste, let chilled slices sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Bundt Cake Recipe Nothing Bundt Cake