Description
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake! Made with a cake mix and layered with a cinnamon swirl, it’s topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for the ultimate treat. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Vanilla Cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/3 cup granulated or sanding sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter.
4. Layer the Cake:
- Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour half of the batter into the pan. Spoon half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and swirl with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl mixture.
5. Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- Beat softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Pipe or drizzle over the cooled cake.
7. Add the Finishing Touch:
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle over the cake.
8. Serve:
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the cinnamon goodness!
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice for a quick alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add a touch of nutmeg to the cinnamon swirl for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 717 kcal
