Get ready to transform your kitchen into a festive wonderland with this irresistible Christmas Mixed Nut Bundt Cake that promises to be the star of your holiday dessert table! Imagine a moist, buttery cake studded with a delightful medley of crunchy nuts, filling your home with the most intoxicating aroma that'll have your family racing to the kitchen. This isn't just a cake – it's a celebration of holiday flavors that will become your new seasonal tradition!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan to ensure the cake will release easily after baking.
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped mixed nuts gently into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired. Slice and serve to enjoy your Christmas Mixed Nut Bundt Cake!
Tips
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, even batter.
- When greasing your Bundt pan, use a pastry brush to get into all the intricate pan grooves, preventing any cake sticking.
- Toast your mixed nuts lightly before adding them to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- Don't overmix the batter – mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to check doneness, ensuring it comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting to help it release cleanly from the pan.
- For a festive touch, garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of holiday-spiced glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 520kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 125mg
