If you love the classic vanilla cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes, you're going to want to make this one! This Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake starts with a simple cake mix but bakes up incredibly moist, rich, and tender with plenty of sweet vanilla flavor. Finished with thick ribbons of cream cheese frosting, this easy Vanilla Bundt Cake gives you that bakery-style treat right at home, no special occasion required!
What makes this recipe irresistible
There's something about a simple vanilla cake that never goes out of style. It's familiar, comforting, and always seems to disappear first from the dessert table. I especially love that this one looks impressive without requiring fancy decorating skills. Pipe on the frosting, set it on a pretty cake plate, and you're done!
Better yet, you can make it a day ahead, which makes this an easy dessert when you're entertaining or bringing something sweet to share.
Nothing Bundt Vanilla Cake Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- 1 10 cup bundt cake pan
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Grease and flour a 10 cup bundt pan really well-get into every nook and cranny.
- Mix the batter in a large bowl. Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil and vanilla.
- Add eggs on at a time. Beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and thick.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then flip it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Frosting
- Add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl. Using the paddle attachment, beat until smooth, light, and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and powdered sugar. Starting on low continue mixing to incorporate the powdered sugar, adding the cream one tablespoon at a time until it's a pipeable consistency.
- Pipe the frosting in thick stripes over the top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake. When you're ready to serve, remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card for the exact measurements for this recipe.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Yes! In fact, this is a great make-ahead dessert. Bake the cake a day in advance, let it cool completely, and store it tightly covered. You can frost it the next day before serving.
Yes! Evaporated milk or unsweetened oat milk can be substituted 1:1 for regular milk. Evaporated milk will give the cake a slightly richer flavor, while oat milk works well for a lighter option.
Most recently I've been using Baker's Joy baking spray. It contains flour and does a great job of getting into all those little grooves in a Bundt pan and keeping the cake from sticking.
Spray the pan thoroughly, including around the center tube, just before adding the batter. After baking, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a cooling rack.
Cream cheese frosting is my favorite for this cake. I use my Nothing Bundt Cake Frosting Recipe to make those thick ribbons that run from the top of the cake down the sides. It's sweet, tangy, and holds its shape beautifully for piping.
Deb's top tips
Once the ingredients are combined, don't overmix the batter. Mix just until everything is smooth, then finish with a quick stir by hand to make sure there aren't any dry pockets at the bottom of the bowl.
Overmixing can develop too much structure and give your Bundt cake a springier, tougher texture instead of that soft, tender crumb we're after.
More Bundt cakes to try
If your Bundt pan is already out, you might as well put it to work! Oreo Cookie Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat Recipe is a fun choice for cookies-and-cream fans, while the Copycat Nothing Bundt Confetti Cake turns a classic vanilla cake into a celebration. And don't miss the Vanilla Wafer Bundt Cake. It's an old-fashioned favorite with plenty of homemade charm and perfect with a cup of coffee.
And if you're wondering what to bake next, browse my Cake Mix Bundt Cake Recipes roundup. I've gathered more than 30 easy Bundt cakes in one spot, so I'm pretty sure you'll find another one calling your name!
Ready to bake?
This Copycat Nothing Bundt Vanilla Cake is one of those dependable desserts you'll find yourself making again and again. It's easy enough for a weekend treat but pretty enough to bring to a party, potluck, or holiday gathering.
When you give the recipe a try, leave a comment and let me know how it turned out. And if your family goes back for seconds, I definitely want to hear about that too! 😊
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