Name: Vanilla Swirl Bundt Cake 🍰
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; Powdered sugar (for dusting)

This cake is light and buttery, with a golden exterior and tender crumb that makes every bite irresistible.

Quick Steps ✨

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla.

Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, alternating.

Bake for 45 minutes, cool, and dust with powdered sugar.

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Prepare the Bundt Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your Bundt pan thoroughly and set aside. This ensures your cake will easily slide out later.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Alternate Dry Ingredients & Milk: Slowly add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Serve & Dust: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for that classic, beautiful finish.

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Substitutions 🔄

Butter: Swap for margarine if needed, though butter gives the best flavor.

Whole Milk: You can use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.

Vanilla Extract: For a twist, try almond or lemon extract instead!

Useful Notes 📝

Cooling Tip: Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting to remove it from the pan to avoid any cracks or sticking.

Powdered Sugar Dusting: For a more festive look, mix a bit of cinnamon or cocoa into the powdered sugar before dusting.

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🔥 Energy: 360 kcal

🥑 Fat: 18 g (of which saturates: 10 g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 45 g (of which sugars: 28 g)

🌾 Fiber: 1 g

💪 Protein: 5 g

🧂 Salt: 0.4 g

Don't worry about calories, this is a good one!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you’d like, you can freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy!