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Vanilla Bundt Cake

Vanilla Bundt Cake

This classic Vanilla Bundt Cake recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with sour cream to add extra moisture, this bundt cake is one to keep in your recipe book!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Simple Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk + 1 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F and generously butter and flour a nonstick bundt pan.  
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which typically takes about five minutes.
  • Then, add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk and sour cream. In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Now incorporate one-third of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Then add one-third of the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Continue this process, alternating between wet and dry, until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes them invert it onto a cooling rack. While the cake is cooling whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Once the cake has completely cooled, pour over the icing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before icing or slicing.
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