Bundt Coffee Cake Recipe
- Kim
- Jul 21
- 3 min read
If you're looking for an easy and delicious treat, this Bundt Coffee Cake is the answer. It starts with a boxed cake mix that gets a delicious upgrade and has a swirl of sweet cinnamon and sugar. This cozy coffee cake has all the charm of homemade with the simplicity of a box.
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a warm cinnamon coffee cake baking in the oven. This easy cake recipe is perfect for special occasions or when prepping for Christmas morning. The magic starts with a box of yellow cake mix, a few simple ingredients, and topped with a simple glaze that brings it all together. I’ve tried many easy coffee cake recipes, and this one stands out because it creates a perfectly moist cake every single time. The secret? A little instant vanilla pudding mix added right into the cake batter. Trust me, it makes all the difference.
This recipe is from my Mom's collection. I have deep dived into her collection since starting this blog and I am finding all kinds of great recipes and this is another one! My mom liked simple recipes because she was a busy mom of 5 kids and this one fills the bill!
What You Need
Box of Cake Mix - Yellow or White
Box of Instant Vanilla Pudding
Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
Milk
Butter Flavoring
Vanilla Extract
Eggs
Powdered Sugar
Tips for Making Bundt Coffee Cake
Be sure to spray your Bundt cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or softened butter. This ensures an easy release and preserves the shape of the cake. When you think you have enough, give it another layer of non-stick cooking spray, ensuring you get every crevice of the pan!
For extra richness, substitute whole milk for water in the batter.
Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and milk to help the batter mix evenly.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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How to Make Bundt Coffee Cake
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare your bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring every curve is covered so nothing sticks. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon, mix and set aside. Make sure your eggs and milk are at room temperature so everything blends smoothly.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (1 package yellow cake mix, 1 package instant vanilla pudding) then add the wet ingredients (3/4 cup vegetable oil, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring and 1 teaspoon vanilla) and combine with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and after last egg is added, beat the batter for a full 6 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Above Left: wet and dry ingredients combined and ready to mix. Above Right: Adding eggs one at a time.
Step 3: Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Add the remaining batter on top of the sugar and cinnamon. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out of pan and on to a wire rack.
Step 4: While the cake is cooling, prepare the powdered sugar glaze. In a medium sized bowl add the 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the bowl. Slowly whisk together until the glaze is smooth and reaches desired consistency. If it is too thick, add more milk one teaspoon at a time. Drizzle over the top of the cake while it is still warm, allowing it to run down the sides to give it that bakery-style finish!
How to Store Bundt Coffee Cake
Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap tightly with plastic wrap to keep this delicious coffee cake fresh for 2-3 days.
This recipe reminds me of a cross between a classic sour cream coffee cake and a honey bun cake, with that rich cinnamon swirl and a soft, golden texture. This Bundt Coffee Cake is perfect for busy mornings to leisurely weekends and everything in between! It is a great recipe and a treat that’s sure to become a favorite because it is Forkin' Good!
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