Lazy Day Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe
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Lazy Day Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe
Description
Using a boxed yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding packet, this recipe simplifies cake batter preparation while adding moisture and vanilla flavor. The filling mixes brown sugar and cinnamon, which is sprinkled between layers of batter poured into a floured, greased bundt pan. Optional chopped pecans at the bottom add crunch and nutty notes.
The cake bakes for about an hour until set, then cools before a smooth glaze made of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract is drizzled on top. The layering of cinnamon sugar creates a cinnamon swirl pattern inside the cake when cut, offering a sweet-spiced contrast to the buttery cakey crumb.
Serve the bundt cake sliced as a simple dessert or teatime treat. It is a straightforward recipe suitable for bakers seeking a cinnamon-flavored cake with minimal effort and common pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- For bundt cake:
- 1 yellow cake mix 18.25 oz, plain
- 1 vanilla instant pudding package 3.4 oz
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- 4 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For filling:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup pecans optional, or walnuts, chopped
- for glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly mist a 12 cup bundt pan with non stick spray and dust with flour.
- Place the filling - brown sugar and the cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
- Sprinkle pecans in the bottom of the pan (optional).
- Mix cake mix, pudding, oil, eggs, water, and vanilla extract in an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.
- Mix for 2-3 more minutes scraping down the sides.
- Pour one third of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle half the cinnamon/sugar filling over the batter.
- Pour another one third of the batter into the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon/sugar filling.
- Pour the rest of the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 58-60 minutes.
- Let it cool for 20 minutes. Then Run a knife around the edges and invert the cake onto a rack.
- Allow it to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing the sugar, milk, and the extract until smooth.
- Place cooled cake on serving platter and drizzle glaze on top.
- Slice and serve - enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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