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A timeless vanilla Bundt cake displayed on a stand, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

EASY CLASSIC VANILLA BUNDT CAKE

Here's an effortless recipe for a Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake that requires just 10 minutes of prep time!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 persons

Ingredients
  

  • 195 g All purpose flour 
  • 35 g Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. Baking powder
  • ¼ tbsp. Baking soda
  • ½ tbsp. Salt
  • 100 ml oil
  • 60 g Melted butter
  • 220 g Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs + 1 egg white
  • 120 g Buttermilk or sub ½ cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to350F (conventional setting).
  • Sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and butter for 1-2 minutes using a hand mixer until the mixture begins to change color.
  • Incorporate the eggs, egg white, and vanilla, then continue whisking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Add a third of the buttermilk and whisk to combine the wet ingredients.
  • Add a third of the dry ingredients and fold with a rubber spatula gently until well mixed.
  • Continue this process, adding the buttermilk and dry ingredients in thirds, until you have thoroughly combined everything.
  • Prepare your Bundt pan by brushing it generously with oil and dusting it with granulated sugar. Pour the batter into the pan.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes. The exact time may vary, so check with toothpick to ensure it comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake sit in the pan for 10–15 minutes before gently removing it.
  • Dust with powdered sugar, and serve!

Notes

The precise baking duration can differ based on your Bundt pan's type and material; start checking with a toothpick at around 25 minutes.
For optimal flavor, aim to use high-quality vanilla, such as vanilla bean paste.