Overview
Welcome Christmas with this delicious and easy to make Christmas Bundt Cake! This bundt cake is a classic cake recipe that is perfect for any holiday. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful shape when you turn it out onto the serving plate. The combination of the fragrant spices and the sweet glaze on top make it the perfect cake for any festive occasion. Plus, it's so easy to make, you'll be able to make it in no time!
Ingredients
For the cake, you will need the following ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, butter, light brown sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk. For the glaze, you will need powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. You will also need a bundt pan for baking the cake.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your bundt pan and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated.
5. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
6. Add the sour cream and beat until combined.
7. Add half of the flour mixture and beat until combined.
8. Add the buttermilk and beat until combined.
9. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until combined.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
14. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
This cake is full of flavor and is sure to please! Each serving contains approximately 300 calories, 15 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 320 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, and 4 grams of protein.
Tips & Tricks
This cake is best served the day it is made, but you can store it in an air-tight container for up to three days. This cake can also be frozen for up to two months. If you are freezing it, make sure to wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap. To thaw, remove from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for several hours before serving.
Conclusion
This Easy Christmas Bundt Cake is the perfect addition to any celebration. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful shape when you turn it out onto the serving plate. The combination of the fragrant spices and the sweet glaze on top make it the perfect cake for any festive occasion. Plus, it's so easy to make, you'll be able to make it in no time! So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and whip up this delicious cake in no time!