The Perfect Pumpkin Swirl Bundt Cake

Welcome to 2023, when this pumpkin swirl bundt cake is the perfect way to kick off the fall season! This bundt cake is a classic pumpkin cake with a creamy, sweet swirl of cream cheese icing running through the middle. It’s a truly decadent dessert that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients for the Cake

For the cake you will need: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional).

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Swirl

For the cream cheese swirl you will need: 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin together until smooth.

4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

6. For the cream cheese swirl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla together until smooth.

7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan.

8. Top with the remaining batter. Sprinkle with walnuts (if desired).

9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Let cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

This pumpkin swirl bundt cake is perfect served with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Enjoy!