Description
This Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake is soft, buttery, and perfectly moist with rich vanilla flavor in every bite. Simple, elegant, and timeless, it’s the kind of cake everyone loves — perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup whole milk
Optional Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a Bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
7. Slowly mix in milk just until batter is smooth.
8. Pour batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
9. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Cool cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. If using glaze, whisk ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Add lemon zest or almond extract for a flavor variation.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: vanilla bundt cake, classic bundt cake, easy vanilla cake, old fashioned cake, homemade bundt cake