Cinnamon Bundt Cake is moist and flavorful. The cinnamon swirl in the middle is the best part. Traditional cinnamon rolls can be tricky to make, but this cake is super easy.
This cinnamon swirl bundt cake is great for dessert or brunch, and everyone will love the swirl of cinnamon that runs throughout this moist, delicious cake.
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More about Cinnamon Swirl Cake
This cinnamon swirl cake tastes just like a cinnamon roll does, just without the hassle of making them. This is perfect for a family gathering or for a sweet breakfast surprise for the kids.
Why This Cinnamon Recipe is a Keeper
- Ready in 1 Hour: With only 15 minutes of prep time, this delicious cake will be ready to eat after just an hour.
- Easy Ingredients: All of these ingredients can be found in your pantry or fridge.
- Family Friendly: Everyone in the family will love this cake.
- Perfect for the Holidays: These bundt cakes are perfect for a holiday dessert or to simply fill your cinnamon craving! Full of cinnamon flavor.
If you’re looking for more cake recipes, try these Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe, Cream Puff Cake and Triple Chocolate Cake
Why is my sour cream bundt cake sinking?
When you make this cake, there are a few reasons why your cake might be sinking. If your pan is too small or if there’s too much liquid in the batter, that could cause your cake to sink. Also, opening the oven during baking could affect the way it comes out.
Variations and Substitutions for this Moist Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake with Glaze
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is a great substitution for sour cream.
- Butter: Margarine or other dairy alternative can be used in place of butter.
Special Equipment Needed to Make this Recipe / Bundt Pan
Since we’re making a bundt cake, you are going to need one specific piece of equipment to make this recipe.
- Bundt Pan: Bundt pans are differ from just a regular cake pan since they’re not just a simple round or square pan. If you don’t have one, it’s really easy to find them in stores or online.
How to Make this Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
To make this cinnamon cake, all you need to do is follow these 5 easy steps!
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These are the basic steps for making this easy Cinnamon Bundt Cake. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep the Delicious Cinnamon Cake
Preheat oven to 350F and grease and flour a bundt cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking. Set aside.
STEP 2: Cream the Butter for Cake Mixture
Using a mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until it is pale and fluffy.
Add sour cream, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until smooth. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to mixer and beat until ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to over-mix. Spread the batter into your prepared bundt pan.
STEP 3: Filling for the Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Combine the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together. Spread the filling over the top of the cake batter. Use a spatula to make sure the layer is evenly distributed. Use a knife to go back and forth, making swirls in the filling.
STEP 4: Bake and Let the Cake Cool in the Pan
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until if a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from the pan and allow the cake to cool on wire rack for 30 minutes.
STEP 5: Top the Cake Frosting for Moist Cake
Combine all of the ingredients together with a whisk until smooth. Flip the cake from pan and place on serving platter. Drizzle glaze over the top of the cake.
Recipe FAQs for this Easy Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe
Expert Tips to Make the Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake
- Add Nuts: Pecans or walnuts would be delightful in this bundt cake recipe.
- Short Cut: Use a box of cake mix and simply add the strudel and cream cheese icing parts of the recipe.
- Sticking: If your cake is stuck in the pan, tap on the bottom of the pan to release the cake.
- Variation: Feel free to replace the glaze with a cream cheese frosting.
- Alternate Ingredient: Pumpkin spice would add a wonderful flavor to the cake.
- Dusting the Top of the Bundt: On top of the frosting, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, or brown sugar cinnamon, mixture sprinkled on top would make a great finishing touch to this favorite cake.
- Measure the Flour Correctly: When measuring flour, spoon flour into measuring cup and level with a knife.
- Don’t Over Mix Batter: Don’t worry about having a perfectly smooth batter. It’s better to have lumps than overmixed batter to make the cake.
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Cinnamon Bundt Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- ¾ cup Sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Streusel Filling:
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 4 teaspoons Cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 Tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Confectioner’s sugar
- ½ teaspoon Cnnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease and flour a bundt pan. Set aside.
Cake
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until it is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add sour cream, eggs, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until smooth. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to mixer. Beat just until the dry ingredients are combined. Be careful not to over-mix. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Filing
- To make the filling, combine the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together. Spread the filling over the top of the cake batter. Use an offset spatula to make sure the layer is evenly distributed. Using a knife, go back and forth to make swirls in the filling. This should give a “marbled” effect.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and cool cake on wire rack for 30 minutes.
Glaze
- For the glaze, combine all of the ingredients together with a whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, continue adding an additional 1/2 tablespoon of milk until it is the desired consistency. If the glaze is too thin, continue adding an additional one tablespoon of confectioners sugar until it is the desired consistency.
- Remove cake from pan and place on serving platter. Drizzle glaze evenly over the top of the cake.
Expert Tips
- Add Nuts: Pecans or walnuts would be delightful in this bundt cake recipe.
- Short Cut: Use a box of cake mix and simply add the strudel and icing parts of the recipe.
- Sticking: If your cake is stuck in the pan, tap on the bottom of the pan to release the cake.
- Variation: Feel free to replace the glaze with a cream cheese frosting.
- Alternate Ingredient: Pumpkin spice would add a wonderful flavor to the cake.
- Dusting: On top of the frosting, a cinnamon sugar, or cinnamon brown sugar, mixture sprinkled on top would make a great finishing touch.
- Measure the Flour Correctly: When measuring flour, spoon flour into measuring cup and level with a knife.
- Don’t Over Mix Batter: Don’t worry about having a perfectly smooth batter. It’s better to have lumps than overmixed batter.
I love the cinnamon flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast! Shhh… don’t tell
Have you ever made Cinnamon Roll Cake with a different taste?
I love this cake!! It’s absolutely delicious I am actually going to be making it for a Fall wedding, as the groom asked for Coffee Cake with drizzle icing… ! They both loved the sample. Two tiered, naked wedding cake cake…. stay tuned!!
I’m so glad you like it! It’s definitely one of my favorites!