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Buttermilk Donut Bundt Cake on a white platter
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5 from 7 votes

Buttermilk Glazed Donut Bundt Cake

I think it’s safe to say that this Buttermilk Glazed Donut Bundt Cake will soon be on your favorite dessert list.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: cake, Family Favorite
Keyword: cake, donut
Servings: 18
Calories: 328kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon if not fresh
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan (the less ornate the better; I used an angel food cake bundt pan) with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream together butter and sugar very well.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Beat in 1 egg at a time, mixing for 30 seconds or so in between each egg to produce a nice, fluffy batter.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the batter, then 1/2 of the buttermilk. Continue rotating flour and buttermilk additions until all ingredients are combined. When adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk, only mix until the ingredients are just incorporated - do not over mix.
  • Transfer the batter to prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze.

HOW TO MAKE THE CAKE GLAZE

  • Add 2 tablespoons of water to the powdered sugar and stir until a paste forms. Continue stirring, adding just a few drops of water at a time, until you have a glaze that is spreadable.Remove cake from bundt pan and transfer to serving platter.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush glaze over the top and sides of the cake. Repeat layers of glaze to ensure there is a nice old-fashioned glazed donut appearance of glaze in all the nooks and crannies.Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes to take on a matte appearance and dry to the touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg