Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze and Toasted Nuts

🍰 Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze and Toasted Nuts

✅ Servings: 12

⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 50–60 mins | Cooling Time: 1 hour

🧁 Ingredients

For the Bundt Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, for a warm flavor)

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt

• ½ cup (120ml) milk

• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional: fold into batter)

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (adjust for consistency)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the Topping:

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly, or use baking spray with flour.

2. Make the Cake Batter

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

• In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).

• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.

• Mix in sour cream and milk alternately with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with dry. Do not overmix.

• Fold in 1 cup toasted nuts if using.

3. Bake the Cake

• Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.

• Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

• Beat cream cheese until smooth.

• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and 2 tbsp milk. Beat until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed to thin.

5. Glaze and Garnish

• Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle glaze generously over the top.

• Sprinkle toasted nuts over the glaze before it sets.

🍽️ Tips & Variations

• Add a touch of maple extract to the glaze for fall vibes.

• Substitute orange zest and juice in the glaze for a citrus version.

• Store cake covered at room temp for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5.

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