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Classic bundt cake with vanilla glaze
Sofia Martinez

Grandma’s Golden Bundt Cake

This buttery, nostalgic bundt cake is a foolproof favorite passed down from Grandma — soft, golden, and ready to steal the show at any gathering, holiday, or craving-fueled midnight bake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened (not melted)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional but encouraged)

Equipment

  • 10-inch bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your bundt pan generously with butter and flour or baking spray.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with flour.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cake cool completely before flipping out of the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 580IUCalcium: 65mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

This cake adapts like magic — dress it up for any season with glazes and toppings, or try versions like vegan, gluten-free, or citrus-flavored. For best results, let the cake cool fully before flipping, and don't skimp on greasing that pan!

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