Christmas Bundt Cake – Eating on a Dime

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This Christmas Bundt Cake is the perfect cake to make this Christmas. It starts with a cake mix and topped with homemade icing and festive sprinkles.

Christmas Bundt Cake - Eating on a Dime

Why We Love this Christmas Bundt Cake

Christmas dessert are always fun to make because of the fun red and green colors. Bundt cakes makes the best dessert because they are easy to display and can be made with a variety of cake mixes. We have even made a Easy Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe, which is my dad’s favorite.

If you are needing a impressive dessert to make this holiday, this is the one to make.  

Ingredients

A flat lay of baking items: a box of white cake mix, a small bottle of vanilla extract, a bowl of powdered sugar, two small containers of food coloring (one red, one green), a bowl of festive sprinkles, and a small measuring cup with liquid—perfect for crafting a Christmas Bundt cake.
  • White Cake Mix – Ingredients to prepare the cake based on the cake mix (water, vegetable oil, eggs, etc) 
  • Red and Green Food Coloring – For the best colors, we recommend using gel food coloring

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

  • Change Cake – Feel free to change the boxed cake mix such as vanilla cake mix, chocolate or strawberry cake mix. We have even used a spice cake for a delicious gingerbread bundt cake. You can also use this Best Vanilla Cake Recipe if you prefer to make a homemade cake.
  • Frosting – We like making a homemade frosting for the best flavor. We have even made a cream cheese frosting for a delicious variation. But you can also use store bought frosting.

Expert Tips

  • Food Coloring – Make sure to use gel or paste food coloring to ensure that the colors are vibrant and the red is a bold red and not pink. 
  • Greasing Pan – When spraying the Bundt Cake pan, make sure to spray the sides and the center of the pan so the cake removes easily.
  • Frosting Cake – Make sure the cake has cooled before adding the frosting. We like when the frosting drizzles down the sides for a beautiful Christmas Cake.
Christmas Bundt Cake - Eating on a Dime

How Many People Does this Christmas Cake Serve?

Depending on how large of pieces that you cut, this cake will serve about 12 people. We like to place the Bundt on a cake plate to easily cut and serve.

We love to use this cake serving set to slice and serve the cake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do You Use to Grease Bundt Pan?

Before pouring the cake batter into Bundt Pan we recommend to grease the pan with non-stick cooking spray. This will ensure the cake will gently be removed from the pan without breaking. We recommend not using butter as it will act as a glue to the pan.

When Do You Flip Bundt Pan to Remove Cake?

We recommend allowing the cake to cool for about 10 minutes after removing from the oven before flipping the pan over onto serving plate.

How to Store Leftover Christmas Cake

Store the leftover cake in an airtight container or you can leave on the cake plate. Just make sure it is cover with a lid or top with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator so it will last for about 4-5 days or on the counter at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Can I Freeze Christmas Bundt Cake?

Yes, you can freeze this Bundt Cake Recipe. We like to freeze in slices and covered with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

A festive Christmas bundt cake with red, white, and green layers sits on a white plate, topped with a drizzling of white glaze and colorful sprinkles. A knife lifts a slice, ready to serve. In the background, a red, green, and white cloth adds to the holiday cheer.

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Christmas Bundt Cake - Eating on a Dime

Christmas Bundt Cake

This Christmas Bundt Cake is the perfect cake to make this Christmas. It starts with a cake mix and topped with homemade icing and festive sprinkles.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Allow to Cool 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings 12

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 262

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Prepare cake mix based on the package instructions.

  • Separate the batter equally into 3 bowls.

  • Leave one bowl white. Add the red gel food coloring to one bowl until it is a deep red color.

  • Add the green gel food coloring to the 3rd bowl until it is the vibrant green color.

  • Spray a bundt pan with non-stick spray.

  • Spread the uncolored cake mix into the bottom of the bundt pan.

  • Dollop the red and green batter on top. Then use a knife to gently swirl the colors together. Do not over swirl or you’ll change the color of the cake batters.

  • Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

  • Once cooked, allow it to cool for 10 minutes and then flip the cake onto a serving platter or wire rack to cool completely.

  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing the frosting ingredients together in a medium size bowl. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and gradually add more water until the frosting is an easy pourable consistency.

  • Once the cake has cooled, pour the frosting over the top and let it drizzle down the sides of the cake slightly.

  • Top with the Christmas sprinkles. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Make sure to use gel or paste food coloring to ensure that the colors are vibrant and the red is a bold red and not pink. 
Store any leftover cake covered in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Calories 262kcal, Carbohydrates 50g, Protein 2g, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0.2g, Cholesterol 0.1mg, Sodium 299mg, Potassium 29mg, Fiber 0.5g, Sugar 33g, Vitamin A 2IU, Calcium 96mg, Iron 1mg

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