If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dessert recipe, look no further than bundt cakes made with yellow cake mix. With just a few ingredients and some simple instructions, you can create a beautiful and tasty cake that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a bundt cake pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and pudding mix. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting (optional).
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Each serving of bundt cake made with yellow cake mix contains approximately:
- Calories: 280
- Total fat: 14g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 23g
- Protein: 3g
Cooking Time
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40-45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Equipment
- Bundt cake pan
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cooking spray
Serving Suggestions
Bundt cakes made with yellow cake mix are great on their own, but they’re even better with a little something extra. Here are a few serving suggestions:
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream
- Frost with your favorite frosting
Variations
You can customize your bundt cake made with yellow cake mix by adding different ingredients. Here are a few ideas:
- Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen berries to the batter
- Mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips
- Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts
- Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter
Substitutions
If you don’t have all the ingredients for this recipe, you can make some substitutions:
- Replace the vegetable oil with melted butter or coconut oil
- Use milk instead of water
- Swap the vanilla pudding mix for a different flavor, like chocolate or banana
- Substitute the yellow cake mix for white or chocolate cake mix
Storage
You can store your bundt cake made with yellow cake mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
Tips
- Be sure to grease your bundt cake pan well to prevent sticking.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.
- You can test whether the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Notes
This recipe makes one bundt cake. You can double the recipe to make two cakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?
Yes, you can use white or chocolate cake mix instead of yellow.
Do I have to use pudding mix?
No, you can omit the pudding mix if you don’t have it on hand. The cake will still turn out delicious.
Can I freeze the cake?
Yes, you can freeze the cake for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing.
Final Thoughts
Bundt cakes made with yellow cake mix are a great dessert option when you’re short on time or ingredients. They’re easy to make and delicious to eat. With a few simple substitutions or additions, you can customize the cake to your liking. Give this recipe a try and see how it turns out!
