Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake

3 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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 This cake recipe is not only delicious, but it has special meaning to me. Every time I make this Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake, I think of my first baby shower when I was pregnant with twins and living in Washington State. A sweet friend that I had recently met, offered to throw me a baby shower. We were new to Washington and I was so happy to have a shower before I welcomed brand new baby twins. My dear friend served this Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake at the shower and it was a hit with the guests. She shared the recipe with me and now we love to make it every year on Mother’s Day. I hope you will enjoy adding this to your recipe list!

Recipe Time
70 to 90 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
10 to 12 Servings
Ingredients:
Yields 1 Bundt Cake
  • 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 Pkg. Vanilla Instant Pudding
  • 1 c. Sour Cream
  • 3 Tbsp. Flour
  • 4 Eggs
  • 3/4 c. Water
  • 1/2 c. Sugar
  • 3 t. Ground Cinnamon
Step
1

Add Cake mix, pudding mix, flour, eggs, sour cream, oil and water to a mixing bowl. Mix on medium-high for 2 minutes. This will make a thick, creamy batter.

 

Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 1
Step
2

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Use a fork to mix it in well.

 

Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 2
Step
3

Coat a bundt cake pan with shortening, or cooking spray. Coat well and then sprinkle and dust the pan with the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Coat well. This will give the cake a yummy crust.

 

Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 3
Step
4

To layer your Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake, first make a layer with the cake mix at the bottom. Then sprinkle spoonfuls of the cinnamon/sugar mix over the batter. Repeat, finishing with the cinnamon/sugar mix. 

 

Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 4 part 1
Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 4 part 2
Step
5

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Don't overcook the cake. When a toothpick comes out clean, take the cake out of the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Lightly shake the pan to loosen the cake from the sides. Tip out onto a plate or cake stand. I will often take it out of the pan right out of the oven and have no problems with it sticking.

 

Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 5
Step
6

This cake is even great the day after! So it is a great recipe to make ahead. Serve with fresh fruit on sweet Vintage Collection paper supplies. We love the sweet roses in the plates so we had to grab some mini roses for our place settings. Such a sweet dessert to serve on Mother’s Day this year!

Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake step 6

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