For the glaze (optional):
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan, ensuring it’s well-coated to prevent the cake from sticking.
Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) using an electric mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream (or buttermilk), starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
Assemble the cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Then, spoon the remaining cake batter into the pan, spreading it out gently to cover the cinnamon layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
Swirl the cinnamon: Use a knife or a skewer to swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture through the cake batter in a marbled pattern. Be careful not to overdo it—just a few gentle swirls will do the trick!
Bake the cake: Bake the cake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs). If the cake begins to brown too much on top, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
This Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake is sweet, spiced, and incredibly moist. The cinnamon swirl adds such a nice touch, and the glaze gives it an extra layer of indulgence. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy treat!
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