Holiday Bundt Bliss

Prepare to enchant your taste buds and dazzle your holiday guests with this irresistibly soft and moist Vanilla Christmas Bundt Cake. More than just a dessert, it’s a festive masterpiece designed to be the centerpiece of your holiday table. Crafted for ease, this recipe ensures a baking experience that’s as delightful as the cake itself, culminating in a showstopper that consistently garners admiration during the most wonderful time of the year.

The beauty of this Christmas Bundt Cake lies in its harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication. Its rich vanilla flavor is perfectly balanced, making it a crowd-pleaser that avoids being overly sweet. Each tender bite melts in your mouth, complemented by the luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting that crowns this spectacular creation. While it’s the quintessential holiday treat, its versatile nature means you can easily adapt the decorations to suit any season, transforming it into a perfect dessert for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special gathering. However, it truly shines during Christmas, evoking warmth, joy, and the spirit of celebration with every slice.

Side view of a beautifully decorated Christmas Bundt cake with festive sprinkles and icing, standing elegantly on a cake stand.
Christmas Bundt Cake: A festive masterpiece for your holiday table.

Why This Christmas Bundt Cake is a Holiday Favorite

Our Christmas Bundt Cake recipe isn’t just another dessert; it’s a testament to simple elegance and incredible flavor, making it an indispensable part of your festive culinary repertoire. Here are the compelling reasons why this particular vanilla Bundt cake will quickly become a cherished holiday tradition in your home:

  • Effortless Elegance and Festive Appeal: The unique fluted design of a Bundt pan inherently creates a stunning visual. This means you don’t need expert decorating skills to produce a beautiful cake. A simple drizzle of our creamy frosting, combined with a sprinkle of festive adornments, instantly transforms this cake into a captivating centerpiece. Imagine the sparkle of red and green sugar, a dusting of powdered sugar resembling fresh snow, or meticulously placed edible light bulb decorations that bring a whimsical touch to your holiday spread. Its inherent charm makes it a natural showstopper without demanding intricate techniques.
  • Unmatched Moistness and Tender Crumb: The hallmark of a truly exceptional Bundt cake is its moistness, and this recipe delivers beyond expectation. Through careful ingredient ratios and precise baking instructions, we’ve perfected a cake that remains incredibly tender and moist for days. Say goodbye to dry, crumbly cakes; every slice of this vanilla Bundt promises a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave everyone craving more. This optimal texture is a result of using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing, ensuring a delicate, airy crumb.
  • Perfectly Balanced Sweetness: We’ve designed the vanilla cake batter to possess a refined, subtle sweetness that acts as the ideal canvas for our rich and tangy cream cheese frosting. This intentional balance prevents the dessert from being overwhelmingly sugary, making it enjoyable for a wide range of palates. The contrasting flavors create a delightful harmony, and its moderate sweetness also makes it an excellent companion to stronger accompaniments such as a robust cup of coffee, a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, or a warm fruit compote.
  • Stress-Free Holiday Baking: The festive season is often synonymous with a packed schedule, and your baking endeavors shouldn’t add to the pressure. This Christmas Bundt Cake recipe is intentionally straightforward, offering clear, easy-to-follow steps that make the baking process enjoyable and accessible for bakers of all skill levels. It’s the perfect solution for creating a impressive homemade dessert with minimal fuss, allowing you more time to enjoy the celebrations with your loved ones rather than being confined to the kitchen.
  • Incredibly Versatile for Any Occasion: While this recipe is undeniably Christmas-themed with its charming decorations, the core vanilla Bundt cake is remarkably versatile. Its fundamental deliciousness transcends seasonal boundaries. By simply altering the frosting color, decoration style, or even adding different extracts or spices, you can transform this recipe into a perfect dessert for birthdays, Easter brunches, Thanksgiving feasts, or any special event throughout the year. Its adaptability ensures it can be a beloved staple in your recipe collection, ready for any celebration.

Essential Ingredients for Your Festive Bundt Cake

The journey to creating this spectacular Christmas Bundt Cake begins with a thoughtfully selected list of ingredients. While many items are common pantry staples, adhering to specified temperatures and quantities is crucial for achieving the perfect texture and flavor. Below is a comprehensive list of everything you’ll need for both the incredibly moist vanilla cake and the luxurious cream cheese frosting:

Overhead shot of all the fresh ingredients needed to bake a Christmas Bundt Cake, neatly arranged on a counter.
Gathering your ingredients for a delightful Christmas baking experience.

Ingredients for the Vanilla Bundt Cake:

  • 1-½ Cups Unsalted Butter (softened): Ensure your butter is truly softened to room temperature. This is paramount for proper creaming with the sugar, which incorporates air and contributes to the cake’s light and tender texture.
  • 1-½ Cups Granulated Sugar: This provides the primary sweetness for the cake and helps in creating a fine crumb and delicate crust.
  • 6 Large Eggs (room temperature): Like butter, room temperature eggs are vital. They emulsify more effectively with the fat, resulting in a smoother, more homogenous batter and a lighter cake structure.
  • 2-¼ teaspoons Baking Powder: This leavening agent is responsible for the cake’s rise, creating those desirable pockets of air for a fluffy texture.
  • 1-½ teaspoons Salt: A small but mighty ingredient, salt enhances all the other flavors in the cake and cleverly balances the sweetness.
  • 3 Cups All Purpose Flour: The structural backbone of our Bundt cake. Measuring correctly (by weight if possible, or spooned into the cup and leveled) prevents a dense cake.
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract: Opt for high-quality pure vanilla extract. It provides the signature, comforting flavor that defines this cake.
  • ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract: A mere hint of almond extract elevates the vanilla, adding a subtle, sophisticated depth that makes the flavor profile truly unique.
  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk (room temperature): Contributes to the cake’s moistness and helps achieve a perfectly smooth batter when mixed with the other ingredients.

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Frosting & Decoration:

  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened): Crucial for the rich, tangy, and irresistibly creamy texture of the frosting. Using full-fat cream cheese yields the best results.
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened): Adds a touch of richness and helps stabilize the cream cheese frosting.
  • 1-½ Cups Powdered Sugar: The essential sweetener for the frosting, ensuring a silky-smooth, lump-free consistency.
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla in the frosting complements the cake’s flavor beautifully.
  • 3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream: Used to adjust the frosting’s consistency. Add more if you prefer a thinner, drizzly frosting, or less for a thicker, spreadable one.
  • 1 Each Tube Black Decorating Icing: This specialized icing creates the perfect thin “wire” effect for stringing your edible Christmas lights.
  • 1-½ Each Wiltons Christmas Lightbulbs Icing Decorations (package): These iconic edible decorations are the key to giving your Bundt cake its signature festive look.
  • 1 Tablespoon Small Pearl Sprinkles: These delicate sprinkles add a shimmering, snowy effect, enhancing the magical holiday aesthetic.

Step-by-Step Baking Guide for Your Christmas Bundt Cake

Embark on your festive baking journey with these comprehensive instructions. Each step is detailed to guide you through creating a perfectly moist, flavorful, and beautifully decorated Christmas Bundt Cake. Precision and patience will ensure a truly spectacular result:

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the oven is at the correct temperature when the cake enters, promoting an even bake. Generously grease and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan, coating every crevice. This crucial step prevents the cake from sticking and guarantees a clean release, preserving its intricate shape. You can use baking spray with flour, or thoroughly coat with softened butter and then dust with all-purpose flour, tapping out any excess.
  • Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar. In the spacious bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a large bowl and a robust hand mixer), combine your softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat these ingredients together on medium speed for approximately 3-5 minutes, until the mixture achieves a light, fluffy, and notably pale consistency. This process is essential for incorporating air, which contributes significantly to the cake’s tender texture.
  • Step 3: Integrate Leavening and Salt. To the creamy butter and sugar mixture, carefully add the baking powder and salt. Mix again on a low speed, just until these dry ingredients are fully combined. Avoid overmixing at this stage.
  • Step 4: Gradually Add Eggs. Introduce three of the large, room temperature eggs into the batter. Mix thoroughly after each addition until the eggs are fully incorporated and the batter appears smooth. Periodically pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, ensuring all ingredients are evenly blended.
  • Step 5: Alternate Flour and Remaining Eggs. Begin adding the all-purpose flour and the remaining eggs alternately to the batter, starting and ending with flour. Add a small portion of flour, mix until just combined, then add an egg, mix, and repeat. This method helps prevent overmixing and ensures a smooth, consistent batter without overdeveloping the gluten.
  • Step 6: Incorporate Liquids and Extracts. Gently pour in the room temperature whole milk, followed by the vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix on low speed until all the liquid ingredients are just combined with the batter.
Overhead view of a Christmas Bundt cake decorated with vibrant edible Christmas light decorations and pearl sprinkles.
The festive details bring this Christmas Bundt cake to life.
  • Step 7: Final Mix for Airiness. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the batter for exactly 1 minute. This final burst of mixing ensures everything is perfectly integrated and adds a last touch of airiness without overworking the gluten, which could result in a tough cake.
  • Step 8: Fill Pan and Bake. Carefully pour the prepared cake batter evenly into your well-greased and floured Bundt pan. Use a spatula to gently spread and level the top surface of the batter. Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out completely clean. Baking times can vary, so begin checking for doneness around the 45-minute mark.
  • Step 9: Critical Cooling Process. Once baked, remove the Bundt pan from the oven and allow it to rest on a wire rack for precisely 5 minutes. This brief cooling period in the pan allows the cake to firm up and pull away slightly from the edges, making it easier to remove. After 5 minutes, carefully invert the Bundt pan onto the wire rack, gently lift the pan, and allow the cake to cool completely on the rack before proceeding with frosting. A fully cooled cake is crucial to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Step 10: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting. While the cake cools, prepare your delightful frosting. In the clean bowl of your stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is exceptionally smooth, creamy, and entirely free of lumps. Gradually add the heavy whipping cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until you achieve your desired frosting consistency. For a thicker frosting, use less cream; for a thinner, more drizzly consistency, add a touch more.
  • Step 11: Frost the Cooled Cake. Once the Bundt cake has cooled to room temperature, generously pour or spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Allow some of the frosting to cascade elegantly down the sides and into the fluted edges of the cake for a truly beautiful and inviting presentation.
  • Step 12: Decorate with Christmas Lights. Take your tube of black decorating icing and, with a steady hand, squeeze a continuous, winding line over the frosted cake. This line will ingeniously mimic a string of festive Christmas lights. Carefully place the Wilton’s Christmas Lightbulbs Icing Decorations along this black line, ensuring they are evenly spaced and securely nestled into the frosting.
  • Step 13: Add Snowy Pearl Sprinkles. As a final, enchanting touch, sparingly sprinkle the small pearl sprinkles over the decorated cake. These delicate pearls will glisten like tiny snowballs or fresh morning dew, adding a magical sparkle and completing the festive transformation of your Christmas Bundt Cake.

Baker’s Tip: For those moments when time is short or you prefer a shortcut, a high-quality store-bought yellow cake mix can serve as an excellent base. Simply follow the package directions for baking the cake, then proceed with our homemade cream cheese frosting and delightful Christmas decorations to achieve a similar festive result with minimal effort.

Tips for Achieving the Perfect Moist Bundt Cake

Baking a consistently moist, tender, and beautifully textured Bundt cake goes beyond just following the recipe. It involves understanding a few fundamental baking principles that can elevate your results from good to absolutely perfect every single time. Here are some essential tips to ensure your Christmas Bundt Cake is nothing short of irresistible:

  • Always Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This is arguably the most crucial tip for a tender, evenly textured cake. Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at true room temperature. Cold ingredients don’t emulsify properly, leading to a lumpy batter that won’t trap air efficiently. Room temperature ingredients blend smoothly, creating a uniform batter that bakes up light and fluffy.
  • Master the Art of Pan Preparation: A well-greased and floured Bundt pan is your best friend. Don’t skimp on this step! Use softened butter or a high-quality non-stick baking spray (one that contains flour) and ensure every intricate crevice of the pan is thoroughly coated. For chocolate Bundt cakes, you can dust with cocoa powder instead of flour to prevent any white residue. This meticulous preparation guarantees a clean release and preserves the cake’s beautiful shape.
  • Avoid the Pitfall of Overmixing: Once you’ve added the flour to your wet ingredients, mix only until the flour streaks have just disappeared. Overmixing develops gluten, which can lead to a tough, dense, and disappointingly dry cake. A few small lumps of flour are far preferable to an overmixed, rubbery batter. Gently fold in the last bits of flour by hand if necessary.
  • Verify Your Oven Temperature: Ovens can be notoriously inaccurate, often running hotter or colder than their display indicates. Investing in an inexpensive oven thermometer can be a game-changer. An accurate oven temperature ensures even baking and helps prevent the cake from drying out due to excessive heat or undercooking from insufficient heat.
  • Practice the “Done” Test with Care: While the baking time provided is a guide, always rely on visual cues and the classic toothpick test. Your Bundt cake should be golden brown, slightly pulled away from the edges of the pan, and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean, with no wet batter attached. Be careful not to overbake, as even a few extra minutes can strip a cake of its precious moisture.
  • Embrace the Cooling Process: The cooling stages are as important as the baking itself. Allowing the cake to cool in the pan for the recommended 5 minutes helps it set and firm up, preventing it from breaking when inverted. After that, transferring it to a wire rack for complete cooling is essential. Attempting to frost a warm cake will only result in a melted, runny mess, compromising both appearance and texture.
  • Consider the Flour Type: While all-purpose flour works beautifully, if you desire an ultra-fine, delicate crumb, consider substituting a portion or all of the all-purpose flour with cake flour. Cake flour has a lower protein content, which results in a softer and more tender texture.

Recipe Variations and Creative Substitution Ideas

This Christmas Bundt Cake is wonderfully versatile, serving as a perfect canvas for your culinary creativity. Whether you’re adapting to dietary needs, exploring new flavor profiles, or simply seeking a different aesthetic, these variations and substitution ideas will help you customize this festive dessert to your heart’s content:

  • Simple Glaze Instead of Frosting: For a lighter dessert or if you prefer a less rich finish, replace the cream cheese frosting with a simple powdered sugar glaze. Mix powdered sugar with a tablespoon or two of milk, lemon juice, or even a festive liqueur (like Grand Marnier) for an elegant, translucent sheen that allows the cake’s natural beauty to shine.
  • Boxed Cake Mix Shortcut: In times of festive hustle and bustle, a high-quality boxed yellow cake mix can be a superb time-saver. Simply follow the package instructions for baking the cake, then adorn it with our homemade cream cheese frosting and charming Christmas light decorations. This shortcut allows you to enjoy homemade taste with less effort.
  • Utilize Cake Flour for Finer Crumb: For an exceptionally delicate and fine crumb texture, consider replacing the all-purpose flour with cake flour. Its lower protein content results in a softer, more velvety cake that truly melts in your mouth.
  • White Chocolate Chip Delight: Introduce a delightful surprise by folding in ½ to 1 cup of white chocolate chips into the cake batter just before baking. As the cake bakes, these chips will soften and create pockets of creamy, sweet white chocolate throughout the cake, adding an extra layer of indulgence.
  • Colorful M&M’s for Decorations: If the specific Wilton’s Christmas Lightbulbs Icing Decorations are unavailable or you simply want a different look, vibrant mini M&M’s or other small, colorful candies can be arranged along the “black wire” of icing to mimic a whimsical string of lights.
  • Fresh Berry Garland: For a more natural and sophisticated decoration, create a festive “garland” by arranging fresh cranberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries around the top of the frosted cake. A light dusting of powdered sugar over the berries can simulate a beautiful snowy effect.
  • Moistness Boost with Vegetable Oil: To ensure an incredibly moist cake, you can substitute up to half of the butter with an equal amount of neutral-flavored vegetable oil. This swap helps retain moisture, especially if you anticipate the cake sitting out for a while.
  • Decadent Chocolate Ganache: For the ultimate chocolate lover, replace the cream cheese frosting with a rich, glossy chocolate ganache. Made from melted chocolate and heavy cream, a ganache offers a luxurious, intensely chocolatey coating that contrasts beautifully with the vanilla cake.
  • Playful Candy Cane Sprinkles: If Christmas light decorations are hard to source, candy cane-shaped sprinkles or even crushed candy canes can add a festive crunch and a refreshing peppermint flavor. Sprinkle them liberally over the frosting for a burst of holiday cheer.
  • Transform into a Chocolate Bundt Cake: Easily convert this recipe into a chocolate Bundt cake by replacing ¼ to ½ cup of the all-purpose flour with unsweetened cocoa powder, or simply use a chocolate cake mix. You can then decorate it with the same festive lightbulb theme.
  • Warm Gingerbread Bundt Cake: Infuse your cake with the warm, comforting spices of the season. Add ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the batter for a gingerbread-flavored Bundt cake. This aromatic variation is perfect for a chilly winter evening.
  • Rich Eggnog Bundt Cake: For a truly seasonal twist, substitute a portion of the milk with eggnog in the cake batter, and consider adding a splash of rum extract or a hint of brandy. An eggnog-flavored glaze would beautifully complete this festive adaptation.
  • Depth with Brown Sugar: While granulated sugar is traditional, substituting a portion (up to half) with light brown sugar can add a subtle caramel-like depth of flavor and contribute to an even moister cake texture due to the molasses content.
  • Citrus Zest Brightness: For a refreshing zing that cuts through the richness, finely grate the zest of one orange or lemon directly into the cake batter. The citrus notes will brighten the vanilla flavor beautifully.
A perfectly sliced piece of Christmas Bundt Cake presented on a plate, showing its moist texture and delicious frosting.
A delightful slice ready to be savored.

Recommended Baking Equipment for This Recipe

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Equipping your kitchen with the right tools can transform your baking experience, making it more efficient and enjoyable. While many of these items are standard, a few specialized pieces are particularly beneficial for achieving the best possible Christmas Bundt Cake:

  • Stand Mixer: A stand mixer is an invaluable tool for this recipe, making the creaming of butter and sugar effortless and ensuring your batter is mixed to perfection. Its powerful motor and various attachments handle the heavy lifting, freeing you to focus on other steps. If a stand mixer isn’t available, a good quality electric hand mixer will also suffice.
  • 9″ Bundt Cake Pan: The star equipment! A high-quality, non-stick Bundt pan is absolutely essential. Its unique fluted shape gives the cake its iconic, elegant appearance. A good pan ensures even baking and, most importantly, a clean release, so your beautifully shaped cake comes out intact.
  • Cooling Racks: These are indispensable for allowing your freshly baked Bundt cake to cool evenly on all sides. Proper air circulation prevents moisture from getting trapped at the bottom, which can lead to a soggy cake. Ensure you have a sturdy rack that can support the weight of the cake.
  • Wilton Black Icing Tube: This specific decorating icing is key for creating the delicate “wire” effect for your edible Christmas lights. Its fine tip allows for precise lines, essential for detailing your festive design.
  • Wilton 710-0235 Icing Decorations Light Bulbs: These ready-to-use, edible light bulb decorations are central to the Christmas theme of this Bundt cake. They add an instant touch of whimsy and festivity that truly sets this cake apart.
  • Rubber Spatula: A flexible rubber spatula is incredibly useful for scraping down the sides of your mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. It’s also gentle enough for folding in ingredients without overmixing.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons: Accuracy is paramount in baking. A reliable set of measuring cups for dry ingredients and liquid measuring cups, along with a set of measuring spoons, will ensure you adhere to the recipe’s precise quantities, guaranteeing optimal results.

Serving and Presentation Suggestions

A cake as beautiful and delicious as our Christmas Bundt Cake deserves an equally enchanting presentation. Elevate its festive appeal and make it an unforgettable part of your holiday gathering with these thoughtful serving and presentation ideas:

  • Elevate with a Cake Stand: Present your exquisitely decorated Bundt cake on an elegant cake stand. Whether it’s a classic glass, ceramic, or festive metallic stand, it immediately elevates the dessert, making it a prominent and attractive focal point on your holiday dessert table.
  • Garnish with Natural Elements: Beyond the charming light bulb decorations, consider enhancing the presentation with fresh, natural garnishes. A scattering of fresh cranberries, a few sprigs of fragrant rosemary (which wonderfully mimics pine needles), or candied orange slices can add vibrant color and an aromatic touch. A light dusting of powdered sugar around the base of the cake can evoke a snowy, winter wonderland effect.
  • Accompaniments for Contrast: Offer a delightful contrast in temperature and texture by serving individual slices with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a scoop of premium vanilla bean ice cream, or a warm, silky vanilla custard. A homemade berry compote or a drizzle of caramel sauce can also add a touch of gourmet flair.
  • Pair with Festive Beverages: Complete the culinary experience by pairing your Bundt cake with complementary holiday beverages. A warm mug of spiced eggnog, rich hot cocoa, a freshly brewed coffee, or a special festive tea blend are all wonderful choices. For adult guests, a delightful dessert wine or a festive cocktail can also provide a sophisticated complement.
  • Thoughtful Plating: When serving, use a sharp, thin knife to ensure clean slices. Arrange each slice artfully on individual plates, perhaps with a small decorative flourish or a drizzle of sauce, to enhance the visual appeal and make each serving feel special.

How to Store and Enjoy Leftovers

Ensuring your Christmas Bundt Cake remains as fresh and delicious as the day it was baked is simple with proper storage. Here’s how to best preserve your festive creation, allowing you to savor its delightful flavors for days to come, or even months:

  • Refrigeration is Key: Due to the luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake must be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage. Place the cake in an airtight container. If an airtight container is too small, cover the cake loosely but thoroughly with plastic wrap, ensuring no air can dry it out or allow it to absorb other fridge odors. Stored correctly, the cake will remain fresh and delicious for up to 1 week.
  • Optimal Serving Temperature for Leftovers: While refrigerated, the cake and frosting will firm up slightly. For the best possible flavor and texture experience, we recommend allowing individual slices to come to room temperature for approximately 15-30 minutes before serving. This gentle warming period softens the cake and frosting, allowing their full aroma and taste to flourish.
  • Freezing for Long-Term Enjoyment: This Bundt cake freezes exceptionally well, making it a fantastic option for holiday meal prep or for extending the joy of Christmas flavors long after the season ends. For optimal results, we highly recommend freezing the cake *without* the frosting. Once the cake has cooled completely to room temperature, wrap it tightly in several layers of plastic wrap, followed by an additional layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. This double-layer protection prevents freezer burn. The unfrosted cake can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
  • Thawing Frozen Cake: To thaw your frozen Bundt cake, simply transfer the still-wrapped cake from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw slowly overnight. Once fully thawed, you can then prepare a fresh batch of cream cheese frosting and decorate the cake just before you plan to serve it. This method ensures the cake tastes as fresh as if it were just baked.

More Christmas Recipes You’ll Love

If you’re looking for more festive inspiration to complete your holiday menu or simply crave additional sweet treats, explore these other delightful Christmas recipes from our extensive collection. Each one is designed to bring joy and deliciousness to your festive celebrations:

  • Boozy Christmas Trifle
  • Christmas Tree Dip
  • Reindeer Cupcakes
  • Pull Apart Bread Wreath

And for a touch of nostalgic charm, don’t miss our delightful Starbucks Snowman Cookie Recipe – a sweet treat that truly hits the spot during the frosty season.

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Christmas Bundt Cake Recipe Summary

This section provides a quick overview of the Christmas Bundt Cake recipe for easy reference. For more detailed instructions, comprehensive tips, and creative variations, please refer to the sections above.

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Christmas Bundt Cake

A deliciously tasty, soft and moist Vanilla Christmas Bundt Cake, easy to make, the decorations are easy to find and it’s always a showstopper.

Author: Melanie Cagle

Cuisine: Cake, Christmas

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Cooling & Decoration
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 12

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 57g