Plop store-bought cake mix batter in a sheet pan and it’s nothing to write home about. Pour it into an ornate Bundt pan, and boom: It’s a million times more impressive—without you having to do more work. Rooted in the German word “bund,” meaning a gathering of people, a Bundt cake is a great way to serve dessert to a crowd.
Seriously—Bundt cakes are so easy to make, even for first-timers. The round, fluted tube pan (which was invented in 1950 by H. David Dalquist) allows more of the cake to make contact with the pan’s edges, which expertly disperses the heat for even baking every time. Even better, the cakes are endlessly versatile and can accommodate just about any topping or mix-in you crave. Read on for 51 of the best Bundt cake recipes to make for all occasions, like almond, ricotta, olive oil and lemon drizzle Bundt cake, glazed vegan chocolate Bundt cake and cheesecake swirl carrot Bundt cake. Despite their looks, they’re basically foolproof—promise.
