Our Triple Citrus Bundt Cake Recipe Will Brighten Up Any Winter Day (2024)

Our Triple Citrus Bundt Cake Recipe Will Brighten Up Any Winter Day (1)

Sometimes you want to bake a special dessert for a celebratory occasion — and other times you just want to surprise the kids on Saturday night. So we rounded up the best cake recipes for you, no matter the reason you’re in need of a baking recipe. Is someone in your family getting another year older? We have the best birthday cake recipes (and the best birthday Instagram captions to go with ‘em) to fill with candles and enjoy with loved ones. But that’s not all — we have all types of cakes on our list, whether you prefer vanilla or chocolate or all the flavors in between.

So, which is the most delicious? That’s up to you to decide! Sometimes the best easy cake recipes for beginners are super simple with just a few ingredients, while the best picks for more experienced bakers might involve getting creative or piling on the layers. And since pumpkin spice is great any time of year, we have plenty of warm, spicy and seasonal fall cakes to enjoy with your next afternoon cup of coffee. So preheat your oven, because the exact-right recipe is coming right up.

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Basic Vanilla Cake

Give a simple dessert some flair: Place cookie cutters on the iced cake and sprinkle on sanding sugar. Try red and green for the holidays!

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Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Loaded with orange zest, ginger and cinnamon, this treat is truly flavor-packed.

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Triple Citrus Bundt

Lemon, orange and lime zest bring plenty of punch to this bright dessert that'll instantly perk up a dreary day.

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Strawberry Coconut-Crust Cheesecake

The coconut crust makes this pretty dessert gluten-free, while the jammy topping makes it colorful — and totally delicious.

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Flourless Fudge Cake

Decorate this deliciously dark cake with white icing for any celebration, or just dust it with cocoa and dig in.

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Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake

A colorful, sweet-tart treat is the perfect ending to any feast ... or for breakfast the next morning.

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Pumpkin Roll

Try this contest-winning confection next time you're in need of a showstopping dessert recipe.

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S'mores Icebox Cake

This no-bake cake stacked with layers of grahams, chocolate and marshmallow brings the flavors of the campfire inside for an anytime dessert.

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Double Chocolate Bundt

Calling all chocolate lovers: Strong-brewed coffee in the batter and the frosting amps up the cocoa flavor even more.

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Outlaw Carrot Cake With Brown Sugar Butter Cream

Trust us, no one will complain about this rule-breaking carrot cake (made with whole-wheat flour and brown sugar instead of regular!).

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Chocolate Gingerbread Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream

Festive spices meet chocolate in this rich and moist chocolate gingerbread cake, the perfect centerpiece for any holiday dinner.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake

Turn a classic pie filling combo into a luscious vanilla cake! The layers of fresh compote and cream cheese frosting will make this your family's new favorite.

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Peanut Butter Cake

Roasted nuts on top of this peanut butter lover's cake give it a delightfully nutty crunch.

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Sticky Plum Upside-Down Cake

For a less boozy (but still gorgeous) upside down cake, try this pretty plum version.

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Great-Grannie's Old Fashioned Coffee Cake

Guess which supermodel is sharing her grandma's recipe for this moist and crumbly southern-style cake ...

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Date cake enriched with date purée makes these treats extra sticky-sweet.

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Vanilla Blossom Cake

Edible flowers turn a classic vanilla cake into a stunning centerpiece.

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Lemon Pudding Cake

Get two treats for the price (and effort!) of one with this light and fluffy cake enhanced by a creamy pudding-like sauce.

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Chocolate Layer Cake

If you love chocolate on chocolate, this cake, packed with cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate, is right up your alley.

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Bursting-With-Berries Lemon Curd Cake

This Bundt recipe is adorned with fresh berries and sweet, tangy lemon whipped cream.

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Our Triple Citrus Bundt Cake Recipe Will Brighten Up Any Winter Day (2024)

FAQs

Can you use Pam to grease a bundt pan? ›

And, well, I grease my Bundt pans with Pam Original. I find it fast and effective, and have never experienced any sort of residue or buildup over time,* but I'm also (like many pastry chefs) rather meticulous when it comes to cleaning my gear.

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How full do you fill a bundt pan with batter? ›

STEP 3: Pour the prepared batter into the pan, filling it 2/3 to 3/4 full. This will allow room for the cake to rise and prevent overflow.

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Can I leave cake in a bundt pan overnight? ›

Extra tips

Make sure you are using a non stick bundt pan. Do not cool your cake overnight in the pan.

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How can I make my cake light and fluffy? ›

Room Temperature Butter / Don't Over-Cream

Most cakes begin with creaming butter and sugar together. Butter is capable of holding air and the creaming process is when butter traps that air. While baking, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy cake. No properly creamed butter = no air = no fluffiness.

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How do you make a cake taste richer? ›

How To Make Box Cake Better [19 Different Ways]

Use an extra egg. Using an extra egg or two adds richness and moisture to your box cake. ...
Use milk instead of water. ...
Swap water for juice. ...
Use butter instead of oil. ...
Add a few spoonfuls of mayo. ...
Use instant pudding mix. ...
Make it nutty. ...
Use coffee instead of water.

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Do you use butter or oil to grease bundt pan? ›

For the classic method: Coat the pan with fat: Using a pastry brush, brush the Bundt pan with melted butter, making sure to get into the details of the pan.

Will 1 box of cake mix fill a bundt pan? ›

Traditional Bundt cake pans hold 12-cups of batter, which is the perfect two-cake cake mix size. Most recipes that make 10 to 12 cups of batter will fit perfectly in most bundt cake pans.

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How long to leave cake in bundt pan before removing? ›

Allow the Cake to Cool

Once you've cooked your bundt cake and removed it from the oven, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then place a wire cooling rack over the base of the cake and invert the pan to release.

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Why is it important to mix your batter well when making a bundt cake? ›

Avoid Air Bubbles

Using recipes that are water based instead of milk or cream based will yield batter that has finer detail. Also avoid over-mixing the batter or too much air will form, and the cake may overflow the pan and become dry.

How do you keep a bundt cake moist overnight? ›

The best way to store a homemade birthday cake overnight is to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. This will keep the cake moist and prevent it from drying out. You can also store the cake in a covered cake dish or in an airtight container.

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How do you lighten a cake? ›

Creaming is the magical step that creates a light and airy homemade cake. It describes the process of incorporating air into your batter, which (in conjunction with baking soda or baking powder) helps the cake leaven and rise. Your recipe probably starts by beating the room temperature butter and sugar together.

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What makes baked goods lighter? ›

While most cookie recipes call for butter, you can replace it with a heart-healthy oil, like olive oil. Not only does this add some healthy fat to the recipe, but it also reduced the amount of saturated fat.

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Does baking soda make cakes lighter? ›

As soon as pure baking soda is blended with moisture and an acidic ingredient, such as honey, buttermilk, molasses, chocolate, yogurt, sour cream, brown sugar, or cocoa, a chemical reaction occurs that produces bubbles of carbon dioxide. These bubbles are what gives the light texture you want in baking.

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Does baking powder make cakes lighter? ›

Leavening Agents

Since we're talking about cake and not yeast bread, we'll focus on chemical leavening. The reaction of baking soda or baking powder with the liquids in the batter releases carbon dioxide, which forms air bubbles to help your cakes be light and airy. Baking soda and baking powder aren't interchangeable.

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