Low Sugar Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Low Sugar Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

This Bundt cake bakes up tall and tender, thanks to a buttery batter layered with sour cream and a warm hint of cinnamon running through every slice. Creaming the butter and eggs together gives the crumb that classic fine, velvety texture, while the flour and sour cream get alternated in for a moist, rich finish that holds its shape beautifully once it's unmolded. The glaze poured over the top is silky and tangy, made with softened cream cheese and a touch of vanilla, and it sets into a glossy drape that clings perfectly to every ridge of the cake. It's the kind of centerpiece dessert that looks like it took far more effort than it actually did, sliced thick and served on its own or with coffee. This one works well for an added sugar approach, so it's a solid pick when you want a show-stopping cake without any of the usual guesswork.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

3 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, room temperature

For the cream cheese glaze

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
3–4 tbsp whole milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with softened butter or nonstick spray, then dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.

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