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Bundt cakes may be an old-fashioned Southern dessert, but in our minds, they've never gone out of style. We think of them as a baker's secret weapon: Pretty molded cakes look incredibly impressive, but they're deceptively simple to make, even for a novice baker. A ring-shaped, ridged Bundt pan can transform the most basic cake recipe into a work of art with hardly any fuss in the kitchen. Best of all, most Bundt cakes only need a simple glaze or dusting of powdered sugar to shine.
The Southern Living Test Kitchen has developed many Bundt cake recipes over the years, and this collection of recipes includes some of our most popular ones to get you started. You can make a Bundt cake to please just about any type of sweet tooth. We've got chocolate and vanilla Bundts, citrusy pound cakes, and spiced sponges. From Lemon Bundt Cake to Glazed Donut Buttermilk Cake, these easy Bundt cake recipes are instantly achievable for even novice bakers. So grab your prettiest Bundt pan and get baking!
Maple-Bacon Bundt Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If bacon makes savory dishes better, certainly a bacon cake is further proof that this meat is meant to go in sweet dishes too! The combination of maple and bacon makes this dessert a unique treat all will enjoy.
Pistachio Bundt Cake
![Southern Living Pistachio Cake on serving platter with a few slices cut and a cake server beside the plate](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ZbXHZxG02wxMvG3Ggn82JY3Rqfs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern-Living-Pistachio_Cake_019-2a89075038c94f519cfdfb784eefeee4.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Pistachio-flavored desserts are loved all throughout the South, and the sweet, nutty flavor of this super-moist cake made with real pistachios is sure to please.
Classic Red Velvet Bundt Cake
![Southern Living Red Velvet Bundt Cake sliced on a cake plate ready to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/IgReKjXqSejDzYqwTGG1uvp3ODQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Red_Velvet_Bundt_Cake_014-ce269ac02cf649329b7db4be9a1d7acf.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
All the flavors of the favorite Southern layer cake are in this holly jolly Bundt cake. Whether served at the holidays or Valentine's Day or even just a good old-fashioned birthday, this red velvet Bundt cake will make lots of people happy.
Whipping Cream Cake
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This vintage Southern cake is as simple as it is delicious. With ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry, you can whip up this whipping cream cake easily for a quick dessert.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
![Southern Living Pumpkin Bundt Cake on a cake plate to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/IJiOaZynYauzlgzcl-zs_b7TwLg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/pumpkin-bundt-cake-molly-bolton-hero-1-970cfaccbeb74e4c80edf2504c8297ef.jpg)
Molly Bolton
With or without the maple glaze, this pumpkin Bundt cake is the perfect dessert when the summer's temps finally begin to drop. Warming spices and pumpkin puree make for a flavorful, moist cake just right for any holiday party or feast.
Classic Southern Pound Cake
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A true classic doesn't need an introduction, so we'll let this beauty speak for itself.
Banana Bundt Cake
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You can think of this cake as a combination of two classic recipes, banana bread and pound cake, which means you know it'll be delicious.
Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake
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This brownie-like bundt cake is made with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and espresso powder for deep, rich chocolate flavor. Every bundt cake can benefit from a thick, rich glaze and we topped this one with not one, but two deliciously contrasting glazes: a sweet chocolate glaze and a tangy buttermilk glaze.
Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake
![Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/vPuGRU7rpxGxNmx7crdB9Z3jG0o=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/DonutCake_024-S-2000-376bcf14496847c9b0f35786e59c55fb.jpg)
We love how this donut-inspired cake looks atop an old-fashioned cake stand.
Honey Bun Cake
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This cake starts with packaged yellow cake mix, but a layer of cinnamon sugar in the middle and layer of sugar-vanilla drizzle on the outside make it anything but ordinary.
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
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There's not always time to ice a layered cake to perfection before your dinner party, so we adapted it for an easy Bundt pan recipe with a decadent cream cheese glaze that doesn't take any decorating skills.
Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
![Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/PszpP3Nu8t5cE-Katq-TQJs-qFw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/best-fall-desserts-1145803_apple-106_0-8da7f8f7859b45278cf5aa5b6d0f6a0a.jpg)
A sweet ribbon of cream cheese runs through this moist spice cake studded with chunks of apples. And if that wasn't enough, we made this bundt cake truly over-the-top by adding a thick and rich praline frosting and toasted pecans.
Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake
![Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/0uKoeX_LnI7kG-MUtiBWGNFForw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2572901_saver_089-b_0_1_0-8ee72ffcf9024502bdf0af1898970660.jpg)
This summer stunner showcases fresh peaches in picture-perfect fashion.
Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
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A pretty pink layer of store-bought strawberry glaze livens up an old-fashioned pound cake made with vanilla and almond extracts for a more complex flavor. Similar to a marbled bundt cake, the strawberry glaze is dolloped on the batter then swirled with a long wooden skewer.
Mini Bourbon-and-Cola Bundt Cakes
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Bourbon, cola, and chocolate cake? You've got a winner. Great for tailgating or any gathering, these cute treats can be frozen individually for quick grab-and-go snacks.
Mama's Rum Cake
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A double dose of rum in the cake and the glaze makes this Bundt cake ultra-decadent.
Chocolate Bundt Cake
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This decadent cake has double the chocolate with both boxed cake and brownie mixes.
7UP Bundt Cake
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Southerners have been relying on the secret of soda to make incredible cakes for generations.
Sock It To Me Cake
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Whether you want to enjoy this Bundt cake for breakfast or dessert, you probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen.
Reese's Cake
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If you have a loved one who always picks Reese's in the checkout line, you absolutely have to make this cake for him or her.
Yellow Squash Bundt Cake
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Use up your fresh squash this summer with an unexpected dessert that the kids will never know has vegetables in it.
Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes
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Personal portions make the host's job easier so he or she can sit down and enjoy dessert with the table instead of slicing for everyone.
Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans
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If you want your house to smell amazing this fall, whip up this beautiful Bundt.
Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake
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This Bundt cake is moist and full of sweet-tart flavor from cranberries and orange liqueur. Once it's placed out on the dessert table, you better grab your slice fast because it won't be there for long.
Carrot Bundt Cake
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All the flavors you love about a classic carrot cake have been converted into a pretty Bundt form. The sweetness of the carrot is met with a tangy, creamy finish from the cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Pound Cake
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Be still our hearts! Have you ever seen a more enticing pound cake in such a beautiful Bundt form? This Pumpkin Pound Cake is loaded with fall flavor goodness from the sweet pumpkin in the cake to the maple-butter glaze that's drizzled all over its top.
Apple Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting
![Apple Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/aNIpQ6Bs8DGont6-pBN04WZMwlk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2628601_Apple_Apple_Butter_Pound_Cake_CoverTry_020-2000-acc47f01a53a4e5a99c0c419447d8bfb.jpg)
This pound cake may look unsuspecting on the outside but smack in the middle of it is a delicious ring of apple butter. How's that for a seasonal baking recipe?
Spiked Eggnog Bundt Cake
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We spiked this holiday cake with just the right amount of bourbon.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
![Southern Living Gingerbread Bundt Cake on a cake plate ready to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/gW1e-oTuPUjU0dPUE8rmzmcNXl4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/gingerbread-bundt-cake-molly-bolton-hero-2-8454d3e6dc18400499f0243d56c88aab.jpg)
Molly Bolton
This treat is the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, this cake is guaranteed to please any crowd.
Cheerwine Bundt Cake
![Southern Living Cheerwine Bundt Cake sliced on plates to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/NTEuDfkptkLGNe40vZxdWyVuPfk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SL_Southern_Cheerwine_Cake_13-7c7fb7b751e74f8bb8c95884b3b75dfa.jpg)
Jessica Furniss
We turned a Southern soda into a bundt cake and were shocked with the results. This cheerwine bundt cake is prepared in one bowl and only requires 20 minutes of active cooking time.