Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
For the Vanilla Bean Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (plus extra as needed)
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla bean paste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter or non-stick baking spray. Lightly dust the pan with flour, tapping out the excess to ensure easy release.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, using a stand or hand mixer, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 5: Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the whole milk and sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
Step 6: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Make the Vanilla Bean Glaze
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds (or paste), pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- If the glaze is too thick, add an additional teaspoon of heavy cream until it reaches a pourable consistency.
Step 8: Glaze the Cake
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the vanilla bean glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 210mg
- Protein: 5g