11 Bundt Cake Recipes That You’ll Want to Bake Forever

Jan Valdez
Jan ValdezAssistant Recipe Producer at The Kitchn
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published Jan 8, 2024
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Do you want a showstopping cake without all the fuss of layering? Then get that Bundt cake pan ready! Bundt cakes may look fancy, but they’re actually really simple to make. In some recipes the batter even comes together in one bowl, which saves you time. 

Don’t have time to decorate? No problem. Bundt cakes only need a simple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar on top to showcase the decorative pattern of the cake. Serve a slice with a dollop of whipped cream to bring it to another level.

From classic lemon poppyseed to rich chocolate to festive gingerbread, we have something for everyone. Our best Bundt cake recipes are special enough to make as your next birthday cake or holiday dessert, but are easy enough to make any day of the week too. 

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Birthday Bundt Cake
This milk chocolate Bundt cake is easy enough to bake up on a weeknight, but beautiful enough for a celebration.
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The Best Foolproof Bundt Cake

If you're looking for the perfect vanilla Bundt cake recipe, this is it. Cake flour (which has a lower protein content than all-purpose) guarantees a delicate and tender crumb, and sour cream ensures it stays nice and moist.

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Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake

Made with three different types of chocolate — milk chocolate, chocolate milk, and chocolate liqueur — this Bundt cake is a major crowd-pleaser.

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Easy Lemon Bundt Cake with Fresh Lemon Glaze

Not only is it fast, fancy, and packed with sweet citrus tang, but this is also the easiest, most foolproof lemon Bundt cake you'll ever make.

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Buttered Toast Bundt Cake with Honey and Jam
Here, brown butter shines in both the cake batter and the simple honey glaze, and its toasty, complex notes give off the most incredible buttered toast vibes.
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Spiced Bundt Cake with Whiskey-Coffee Glaze

Skip the sweet icing and go for something stronger. When you spoon a mixture of whiskey, black coffee, butter, and brown sugar over the still-warm cake to soak, magic happens.

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Very Chocolate Bundt Cake

Cheryl Day's chocolate Bundt cake is covered in dark chocolate ganache frosting. Coffee elevates the flavor of chocolate, giving it more complexity.

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Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

Bright, cheery, and bursting with citrus flavor, this poppyseed Bundt cake is the perfect cake to serve a crowd.

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Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Gingerbread people are cute, but gingerbread Bundt cake is better (and easier!).

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Easy One-Bowl Apple Bundt Cake
The ultimate apple cake for fall celebrating, which comes together in one bowl and features a sweet and tangy cream cheese glaze.
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One-Bowl Bundt Cake with Chocolate Fudge Glaze
What makes this cake — beyond its ease and beautiful Bundt shape — is the layer of rich chocolate glaze.
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