Dive into the world of baking with this exquisite Vanilla and Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake, a perfect blend of classic vanilla and warm cinnamon. This recipe guides you through creating a soft, buttery cake batter, infused with vanilla and swirled with a rich cinnamon mixture, offering a delightful contrast in each bite. Baked to perfection in a bundt pan, this cake not only tastes heavenly but also presents itself as an elegant centerpiece on any table. Ideal for gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a comforting treat, this bundt cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Reimagined Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 320 g unsalted butter, room temperature (plus 2 tablespoons for greasing)
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 170 g milk, room temperature
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 20 g milk, room temperature
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and use it to grease a bundt pan thoroughly. Coat the pan with flour, tapping out the excess.
- Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, then add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Egg Mixture: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine: Sift in the flour mixture, then gently mix. Add milk and blend until just combined.
- Cinnamon Swirl Batter: Take 500g of the batter into a separate bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk to create the cinnamon swirl mix.
- Layering Batter: In the bundt pan, alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and cinnamon batter, smoothing out each layer.
- Bake: Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cooling: Let the cake cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes, then flip it onto a wire rack to release it from the pan.
- Serving: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or cooled.
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