How to make an easy vanilla bundt cake from a box mix!

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At some point in a bulk-buying frenzy, a lot of us end up with a box or two of cake mix for emergency parties or out-of-the-blue sweet tooth cravings. But a lot of times those boxes of cake mix end up being pushed to the back of the pantry to soon be forgotten about. 

Well if you happen to have one of those boxes of cake mix in your pantry as you’re reading this, then I have got a wonderful kitchen hack recipe that you’re going to have to try out right away! I’m talking about my simple recipe hack for a Vanilla Bundt Cake from Box Cake!

This method is super easy to follow along with so anyone can feel comfortable giving this recipe a try! All you need is a box of cake mix, a few other simple and sweet ingredients, and some typical baking utensils. To make this process even easier you can also try this recipe along with some of my Store-bought Buttercream Frosting Hacks. 

Not only can you look forward to having an amazing sweet treat later on, but you can also look forward to an easy clean up afterwards with my mess-free method for glazing. Ready to give it a try? Here’s how to make a simple vanilla bundt cake from a box mix!

Bundt Cake Equipment

I’ll start by breaking down my easy bundt cake equipment list. There’s not a ton of supplies needed for this simple recipe, just typical bakeware and kitchen utensils. Here are the tools and materials I use to make my bundt cake from a box:

• Measuring Cup
• Measuring spoons
• Glass mixing bowl
• Blending whisk
• Disposable Vinyl Gloves
• Sifter
• Bundt cake pan
• Round Cooling Grid
• Parchment paper sheets
• Cake lifter

Bundt Cake Box Ingredients

Next, let’s go over the ingredient list. There are a few other ingredients you will need besides just the box of cake mix, but nothing fancy or complicated. Here are my bundt cake from a box ingredients:

Vanilla Bundt Cake:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 box Vanilla cake mix 16 oz
• 1 box Instant vanilla pudding 3.4 oz

Bundt Cake Coating:

• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Vegetable shortening

Easy Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp Milk

How to Make a Simple Vanilla Bundt Cake from Box Cake

Now it’s time to make a spectacular sweet treat that no one will believe came from a box! But that is kind of the point, though, right? This process is super easy to follow along with, but it will take some time so let’s get started. Here’s how to make a vanilla bundt cake from a box:

Bundt Cake:

1. First, measure out the ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons, and preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Next, crack the eggs into a large glass mixing bowl.
3. Beat the eggs with a blending whisk until the white and yellow parts are completely mixed together.
4. Then, in a separate clean mixing bowl, pour in the vanilla cake mix and the instant vanilla pudding mix. 
5. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re completely combined.
6. Next, pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, and add in the water and oil. 
7. Whisk all of the ingredients together really well! You don’t want any ingredient separation in the cake batter.

Greasing Cake Pan:

1. Start by grabbing all of the pan-greasing materials and ingredients.
2. Next, cover your hands with the disposable gloves and grease the inside of the bundt cake pan with the vegetable shortening.
   1. Make sure to spread it out into a thin, even layer.
3. Then, use the sifter to sprinkle the flour over the shortening layer inside of the bundt cake pan until it is thoroughly coated. 
4. Once the pan is thoroughly coated, turn it over and shake out the excess flour.
5. Then, pour the vanilla cake batter into the cake pan.
6. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-65 minutes. Use a toothpick to check doneness in the center of the cake. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
7. Use a butter knife to help separate the sides of the cake from the pan, then slide a cooling grid rack over the pan opening and flip it over to release the cake from the pan.
8. Lastly, let the cake cool completely before glazing. This should take about 40-60 minutes.

Glaze:

1. First, measure out the glaze ingredients.
2. Then, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a glass mixing bowl.
3. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re mixed well, and the glaze is smooth.

Assembling:

1. First, slide a sheet of parchment paper underneath the cooling rack to collect any spills or messes.
2. Next, pour the vanilla glaze over the entire vanilla bundt cake, and grab the cake lifter.
3. Use the cake lifter to transfer the cake from the cooling rack to a serving plate.
4. Finally, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Storing Bundt Cake

To store bundt cake: transfer the cake to a tall cake container or wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Label the date on the outside of the container. Store the cake either on the counter, at room temperature, for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week. 

To freeze individual cake slices: wrap the slices in plastic food wrap, then again in kitchen foil. Seal the wrapped cake slices in an airtight container to avoid freezer burn. Label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness. Store these in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before serving.

Bundt Cakes

Blissful Bundt Cake Recipes

Loved this easy kitchen hack recipe? Then you’re probably going to love some of my other spectacular bundt cakes for every occasion! You can also give this easy bundt cake a try with one of my other easy glazes or frostings!

Bundt Cakes:

• Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze
• Eggnog Bundt Cake
• 4th of July Bundt Cake
• Christmas Chocolate Bundt Cake
• Funfetti Bundt Cake
• Lemon Bundt Cake
• Red Velvet Bundt Cake
• Cranberry and Lemon Bundt Cake
• Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Toffee Glaze
• Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Glazes and Frostings:

• Dulce de Leche Buttercream Frosting
• Lemon Glaze for Cookies and Bundt Cakes
• Cream Cheese Filling for Bundt Cakes (and other pastries)
• Cake Syrup
• Homemade Buttercream Frosting
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• Vanilla Cake Glaze
• Caramel Glaze
• Chocolate Glaze for Bundt Cakes
• Meringue Frosting
• Homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
• Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
• Chocolate Ganache
• White Chocolate Ganache
• Toffee Glaze
• Easy Bundt Cake Glaze
• Easy Bundt Cake Frosting
• Store-bought Buttercream Frosting Hacks
• Eggnog Frosting
• Eggnog Glaze for Bundt Cakes