Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake with Pecan Brown Butter Glaze

Indulge in the rich flavors of cinnamon and pecans with this decadent Bundt cake, complete with a luscious pecan brown butter glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• A pinch of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the Filling:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

For the Pecan Brown Butter Glaze:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   • Blend in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
   • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in thirds, ensuring to scrape the sides of the bowl after each addition.
   • Fold in the chopped pecans.
3. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans for the filling.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing it out evenly.
   • Sprinkle the filling mixture evenly over the batter.
   • Top with the remaining batter, smoothing out the top.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
   • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before inverting onto a cake plate.
6. Make the Glaze:
   • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pecans and cinnamon, and cook until the butter starts to brown slightly.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Whisk this mixture into the powdered sugar, then gradually mix in the milk until the glaze is smooth.
7. Finish the Cake:
   • Pour the warm pecan brown butter glaze over the cooled cake.

Enjoy this heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake with Pecan Brown Butter Glaze, perfect for your next gathering or a cozy treat at home!