Description
Mom’s Best Cake is a moist and flavorful yellow cake made with a blend of Duncan Hines cake mix, vanilla pudding, and warm spices. This easy-to-make bundt cake features a hint of cinnamon and an optional buttery glaze that adds a luscious finish, perfect for any occasion or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large box vanilla pudding instant mix (approximately 3.4 ounces)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
Optional Glaze
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or any desired baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, vanilla pudding mix, and cinnamon. Stir to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Beat: Add the eggs, water, and oil to the dry mixture. Using a mixer, beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and fully combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on the pan size used.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully removing it. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Optional Glaze: While the cake cools, combine the melted butter, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is cool, pour the warm glaze evenly over the cake to add moisture and a shiny finish. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to grease and flour the pan well to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- The vanilla pudding mix adds moisture and a rich flavor to the cake.
- The optional glaze enhances sweetness and keeps the cake moist but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adjust baking time if using different pan sizes; a thicker cake may require additional time.
- Store any leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
