Easy Vanilla Bundt Cake Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Measure out 3 cups (360 grams) of all-purpose flour and place it in a large bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt to the flour and sift together (sifting is optional).

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese and 1 cup (226 grams) of unsalted room temperature butter until light and fluffy.

Add 2 cups (400 grams) of granulated sugar to the creamed mixture and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Crack 6 eggs into a bowl, removing any shell pieces if necessary, and add 3 eggs one at a time to the mixture, allowing each to incorporate before adding the next.

Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the mixture after incorporating 3 eggs, then add the remaining 3 eggs and mix until combined.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Alternate adding the dry mixture and 1 cup of whole milk to the batter, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Stop mixing when just combined to avoid overmixing.

Prepare the bundt pan by buttering and flouring it, then pour the batter into the pan, ensuring even coverage and pressing down to eliminate air bubbles.

Tap the bottom of the pan to release any trapped air bubbles, then bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool, then prepare the glaze by mixing 2 cups of powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Cooking Techniques

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