Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of traditional baklava and moist bundt cake with this Baklava Bundt Cake Recipe – Irresistible Dessert Delight. This unique dessert combines the rich flavors of chopped walnuts and pistachios, infused with aromatic spices and drizzled with a luscious honey syrup. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a casual family dinner, this cake is sure to impress your guests. With simple steps that even novice bakers can follow, you’ll create a stunning centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. Each slice is packed with flavor, moisture, and the irresistible crunch of nuts—making this dessert unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in yogurt and milk.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and cinnamon.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until done.
- For honey syrup, combine honey, water, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate and drizzling with warm syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute walnuts or pistachios with almonds or pecans if desired. For lactose-free options, replace butter with dairy-free alternatives and use almond milk.