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A beautifully decorated christmas bundt cake with white icing and festive sprinkles on an elegant plate against a red backdrop.
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Festive Christmas Bundt Cake with Glaze

Celebrate the season with this stunning and easy Festive Christmas Bundt Cake! Soft, moist, and beautifully decorated with sprinkles and a sweet vanilla glaze, this cake is perfect for any holiday gathering. Simple enough for beginners yet elegant enough to impress, it’s the ultimate centerpiece dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups cake flour or 3 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk 2% or whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles jimmies or quins, for color
Icing Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp water adjust for consistency
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract clear vanilla keeps glaze white

Equipment

  • 10-inch bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray and flour a 10-inch bundt pan, ensuring every crevice is coated.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Pour in the milk and mix gently. Add remaining dry ingredients and sprinkles, stirring only until the batter is smooth. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before glazing.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, water, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake and top with extra sprinkles for a festive finish.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and lighter texture. For a flavor twist, add orange zest or almond extract. Cake keeps well at room temperature for 3–4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.