π°β¨ Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake β¨π°
Soft, buttery, and beautifully goldenβthis vanilla bundt cake is simple, elegant, and perfect for any occasion!
π§ Ingredients
β’ 3 cups all-purpose flour
β’ 2 tsp baking powder
β’ Β½ tsp baking soda
β’ Β½ tsp salt
β’ 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
β’ 2 cups granulated sugar
β’ 4 large eggs
β’ 1 tbsp vanilla extract
β’ 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prep the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 175Β°C (350Β°F). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
2οΈβ£ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3οΈβ£ Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3β5 minutes).
4οΈβ£ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract.
5οΈβ£ Combine
Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately (dry β milk β dry β milk β dry).
Mix until just combinedβavoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
6οΈβ£ Bake
Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45β55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7οΈβ£ Cool
Let cake cool in the pan for 10β15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
π‘ Tip: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for an extra elegant finish! β¨