Mini Bundt cakes are adorable, moist, and perfect for individual servings at parties, showers, or special treats. You can flavor them any way you like — vanilla, lemon, chocolate, pumpkin — and finish with glazes, ganache, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Here’s a classic Vanilla Mini Bundt Cake recipe with glaze — rich, buttery, and super versatile.
🧁✨ Mini Vanilla Bundt Cakes with Glaze
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 mini Bundt cakes):
For the cakes:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
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Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange for added flavor
For the glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep oven and pans:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour mini Bundt pans thoroughly, especially in the crevices.
2. Make the batter:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla (and citrus zest, if using).
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Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
3. Fill pans and bake:
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Spoon batter into prepared mini Bundt pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then gently turn out onto a wire rack.
4. Make the glaze:
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Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk (or lemon juice) until smooth.
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Drizzle over completely cooled cakes, or dip the tops in glaze.
🍫 Flavor Variations:
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Chocolate: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 2 tbsp extra milk to the batter.
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Lemon: Use lemon zest and lemon juice in both batter and glaze.
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Spice: Add 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg for a cozy fall version.
🧊 Storage:
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Store covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5.
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Freeze (unglazed) up to 2 months. Thaw and glaze before serving.
Would you like a chocolate ganache topping, pumpkin spice version, or even a mini Bundt cake gift box idea?
