25 Reasons Why Bundt Cakes Are The Only Cakes For Us (2024)

Calling all chocolate dessert lovers—this fudgy Bundt cake is really something special. It’s simple yet refined, decadent without being overly complicated, and is great for enjoying any time of day. We’re partial to covering it in a rich ganache and serving it after a nice dinner, but keep it plain and it can be the perfect indulgent brunch or midday pick-me-up.

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Coffee cake is so simple to make and that's just one of the reasons it's so beloved and perfect for serving to guests. Sour cream makes this one moist and tender and will stay that way for days. Buttermilk helps bring out the tanginess and adds to the tenderness. By adding some of streusel mixture to the bottom of the Bundt pan, you get a caramelized topping that makes the coffee cake so addicting. Brew a fresh pot and enjoy this with friends for an easy brunch or afternoon snack.

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We can't get enough of banana pudding. It's inspired dozens of dessert ideas—banana pudding cookies, banana pudding cheesecake, even banana pudding PUDDING SHOTS. For this recipe, we use one of our favorite baking hacks of all time—whisking instant pudding mix into cake mix. It makes for the fudgiest, moistest (sorry!) cake ever. Everyone will think it's entirely made from scratch.

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In our minds, fall isn't fall 'til we've had at least a dozen apple cider donuts. This super-sized version comes together in no time, and there's no deep frying involved. That's a win in our book!

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We tested this cake over and over again until it was absolutely perfect. Even the most amateur baker can nail it at home. Sure all the showy, flavored cakes like carrot cake or chocolate cheesecake might sound more interesting. But there is truly something so special about a really well executed, moist vanilla cake. And it technically doesn’t even require a Bunt pan, so it's open to whatever shape cake you're feeling!

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This easy pound cake is the perfect dessert for all occasions. Take it to a friend, bring it to Christmas, serve it at your dinner parties. It's always the perfect ending. Simple and moist, we can't speak highly enough of the pound cake. It's a classic for a reason.

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Nothing says Fourth of July quite like a patriotic red, white, and blue dessert, especially this eye-popping lemon-berry firecracker cake. Our spin on the classic firecracker cake upgrades itself from white cake to a tangy lemon batter with blueberry- and strawberry-flavored swirls. The decorating part might take a minute or two, but not much more—it’s also kid-friendly and fun to do.

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Monkey bread is maybe the best use of that Bundt pan. Tiny warm bread bites, rolled in spiced sugar, layered with blueberry sauce, and drizzled with cream cheese glaze? Sign us up. Many recipes for monkey bread use canned biscuits, but trust us—it’s worth making your own dough from scratch. You can’t beat the smell and taste of freshly baked bread, and that yeasty flavor brings additional richness to balance all the sweetness from the brown sugar coating and the glaze.

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This is the perfect 2-in-1 dessert—cheesecake + apple Bundt cake (making this good for a decadent breakfast or dessert). Don't skip greasing and flouring your Bundt pan—it's our best tip for success here.

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No one can deny the allure of a good glazed donut. Forget breaking out the heavy-bottomed pot and the fry oil—this easy cake checks all the same boxes. Thank us later.

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When Twinkie production was halted in 2012, people freaked out. If only this giant Twinkie bundt cake were around sooner to appease the distraught masses. It tastes just like the yellow snack cake the world knows and loves. Luckily, America only had survive for around 6 months before the brand returned to shelves. But for a brief moment in history, there was panic. If such a tragedy ever repeats itself, you know what to make now!

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Hello, you must be a peanut butter enthusiast and, wow, have you come to the right place. This pound cake is like no other pound cake. It's HUGE for starters and—get ready—it has peanut butter in the cake, peanut butter chips, and a peanut butter glaze. Did we add enough peanut butter for you? You'll be falling in love as soon as this cake starts baking. Sorry for the long bake time—the smell will be devastating while you wait—but it's so worth it!

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Just when you thought Bundt cake couldn't get better, this one has an apple hidden inside. You'll bake a separate cake, then use a cookie cutter to cut apple shapes out of it. Tuck those into your Bundt pan, then pour batter over top. Bake, slice (surprise!), and serve for the most autumnal breakfast or dessert ever.

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Bundt pans are not just for cake, and we're often using ours for all things monkey bread. Our recipe might take some extra time since you're making your own yeasted dough (instead of using canned biscuits). But we promise you it's well worth the effort! It's the softest, fluffiest version of monkey bread, which makes it nearly impossible to stop eating.

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This tri-colored beauty is made with one box of white cake mix, doctored to be 3 different flavors. A third of the batter stays plain, a third is mixed with chocolate syrup + vanilla, and the last third gets strawberry syrup. Layered up and baked in a Bundt pan, each slice really tastes like a scoop of Neapolitan ice cream.

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Ever felt intimidated by the idea of making a molten lava cake at home? As it turns out, that Bundt pan of yours is the most genius way to make one and feels just as fancy as the restaurant versions!

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This rainbow bundt cake is so fascinating to look at and is so simple to make. Make this cake in lieu of a fancy birthday cake for a fun surprise as you reveal the colorful swirls inside. The icing and gold sprinkles will remind you there's always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow too.

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If you're looking for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, you can't go wrong with this pineapple upside-down Bundt cake. It never goes out of style, and it's way less drama when it comes to flipping the cake out of the pan!

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Cookies are cute, but this bundt cake is the real deal. Plus, it's way easier than tracking down a coworker with a girl scout daughter to order from. Start with a vanilla cake batter (we used box, but feel free to make your own from scratch), then fold in some caramel sauce. After the Bundt cake is baked and cooled, it gets a blanket of chocolate ganache, more caramel sauce, a ton of coconut and a final chocolate drizzle.

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Warning: This isn't a delicate and fluffy Bundt cake you're used to; This guy's rich, dense, and ultra peanut buttery—and we wouldn't have it any other way.

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