Description
Cinnamon roll bundt cake brings classic breakfast flavors into a delightful dessert centerpiece. Rich swirls of cinnamon dance through moist cake layers, promising a sweet experience that melts in your mouth and transports you to breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 Cups (375 g) Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 ¼ Cup (300 ml) Buttermilk
- ½ Cup (113 g) Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Cup + 2 Tablespoons (90 ml) Neutral Flavored Oil
Spice and Sugar Ingredients:
- ¼ Cup (52 g) Light or Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Milk of Choice or Filtered Water
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 ½ Cups (165 g) Confectioners’ Sugar
- 4–6 Tablespoons (60–90 ml) Heavy Whipping Cream
- Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon Sticks (Optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare your baking workspace by preheating the oven to a precise 325°F and meticulously coating the Bundt pan with grease and flour to ensure effortless cake release.
- Create a delicate dry ingredients foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a spacious mixing bowl until perfectly integrated.
- Craft a fragrant cinnamon swirl mixture by combining brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then incorporating milk and whisking until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Utilize a stand mixer to cream butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a light, fluffy consistency, then gently incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by a splash of vanilla extract.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk into the creamed base, alternating between the two to maintain a smooth, well-balanced batter.
- Carefully extract two cups of the vanilla batter and fold in the prepared cinnamon mixture, creating a distinct two-toned cake composition.
- Strategically layer the batters in the Bundt pan, first adding half the vanilla batter, then topping with half the cinnamon batter, and repeating the process to create a marbled effect.
- Use a knife to create elegant swirls throughout the layered batter, ensuring an intricate and visually appealing interior.
- Bake the cake for 60-75 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior and tender, moist interior.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan before gently inverting onto a wire rack to prevent structural damage.
- Prepare a luxurious glaze by blending confectioners’ sugar with cream, adjusting the consistency to achieve a smooth, drizzle-friendly texture.
- Elegantly finish the cake by generously drizzling the glaze over the cooled surface and sprinkling ground cinnamon, with optional cinnamon stick garnish for an extra touch of sophistication.
Notes
- Achieve a perfect swirl by gently dragging a knife through the layered batters without overmixing, creating beautiful marbled patterns.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother batter and more even baking, helping the cake rise beautifully and maintain a tender crumb.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Store cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness, bringing to room temperature before serving.
- Customize the glaze thickness by gradually adding cream, stopping when you reach a smooth, pourable consistency that drizzles elegantly.
- For best results, use fresh spices and avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg