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Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake

A moist vanilla bundt cake with a buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl and a sweet glaze drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Bundt pan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in sour cream and milk alternately with dry ingredients.
  6. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
  7. Pour half the batter into the pan, add swirl mixture, and top with remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Use high-quality cinnamon and ensure the bundt pan is well-greased to prevent sticking.