Ridiculously Easy Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake
Aug 05, 2025 02:52 AM
This Ridiculously Easy Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake is tender, moist, and full of vanilla-almond flavor! Made in one bowl, no mixer needed! After baking, it’s brushed with a simple glaze that adds a crisp, shiny finish.
The first time I took a bite of this Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake, I'm pretty sure my eyes got very wide. I looked at my husband and said, “Oh. My. Goodness! This is unbelievable!” He took a bite and wholeheartedly agreed.
I couldn’t resist sharing it, so I sent a few slices down our little mountain road to a neighbor. Not too long after, I received this text:
"OMG that is absolutely delicious!! It is so light. Absolutely perfect, I'm going to need that recipe!"
Guess what? You’re going to need this recipe too! Why? It’s everything a good cake should be... moist, tender, full of rich vanilla flavor plus a little kiss of almond. Even better, it's ridiculously easy to make. No mixer, no fussy steps, just one bowl and a few simple ingredients.
The crowning glory? A two-ingredient glaze that seals in moisture and leaves the cake with a crisp, shiny finish that’s just as beautiful as it is delicious. Have I sold you?
Ingredients:
For the Cake Batter
- ½ cup neutral flavored oil, avocado, sunflower, grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil
- ½ cup soft butter, I use salted butter.
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup half and half or whole milk
- Scraped seeds from 1-2 vanilla bean pods, You can also use 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste OR 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
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