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Nonna’s Italian Bundt Cake

Grandma's Italian Bundt Cake is an incredibly soft and fluffy dessert that brings back nostalgic flavors from the past. Perfect to prepare for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!
Recipe Nonna’s Italian Bundt Cake
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 50 minutes
  • Servings for 8 servings

Grandma’s Italian Bundt Cake is a tall and fluffy dessert that brings back memories of traditional homemade treats. Its name recalls the classic cakes our grandmothers used to make for us when we were children, using simple and genuine ingredients.

This is why the Classic Italian Bundt Cake is not only incredibly easy to prepare but also perfect to serve for the whole family’s breakfast or for an afternoon tea with friends. While this Nonna’s Bundt Cake may not be the most visually striking dessert, it’s one of those treats that, from the very first bite, brings back happy memories!

If you’re looking for other nostalgic Italian desserts, you can’t miss the Chocolate Salami (a no-bake chocolate dessert made with cookies and cocoa), the Classic Apple Cake, and the Italian Sponge Cake. And if you love Bundt Cake recipes, you should also try the irresistible Grandma’s Bundt Cake with Soft Center! Now, let’s move on to the original recipe for Grandma’s Italian Bundt Cake!

Ingredients for 8 servings

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Method

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  1. To prepare Grandma’s Bundt Cake (Ciambellone della Nonna), take a medium-sized bowl and beat the eggs with sugar using an electric mixer until you get a fluffy mixture.
  2. Keep the mixer running while adding the vegetable oil and milk, and continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined. Then gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder.
  3. Finally, pour in the liqueur and add the salt and grated lemon zest. Continue mixing until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous batter.
  4. Take a 26-centimeter (10-inch) Bundt cake pan with high sides, grease it with butter and dust with flour, then pour in all the batter. Level the surface with a spatula, then bake in a preheated conventional oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 50 minutes.
  5. After this time, perform the toothpick test, and if the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then remove from the pan, dust with powdered sugar, and serve your Grandma’s Bundt Cake! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can enrich your Grandma’s Bundt Cake by adding Chocolate Chips, Mixed Nuts, or Raisins to the batter. If you want to make it even more indulgent, you can top it with Chocolate Glaze.

Tips

For the best results when making Grandma’s Bundt Cake, we strongly recommend using a high-sided baking pan as the cake will rise significantly during baking.

Storage

You can store Grandma’s Bundt Cake for several days under a glass dome or in a cake container.

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