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Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake

A tender and cozy Bundt cake with a dramatic cinnamon-brown sugar swirl, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream Let sit out briefly if very cold.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Use fresh for best flavor.
Swirl Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Use high-quality cinnamon.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a richer flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda until combined.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated, then stir in sour cream and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Creating the Swirl
  1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Spoon half the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, followed by half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar.
Baking
  1. Using a knife, gently swirl through the batter to create ribbons, then bake for 50-60 minutes.
  2. Cool in the pan briefly before inverting onto a plate.

Notes

For best results, thoroughly grease the pan and cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Let the cake set before inverting to prevent tearing.