Christmas Mini Bundt Cakes
Mini Christmas Bundt Cakes are a festive Christmas dessert recipe that’s as fun to bake as it is to serve.
With their tender crumb, sweet glaze, and cheerful holiday look, this recipe is perfect for when you want something festive that feels a little extra special.
You’ll love how these mini cakes bring holiday magic to the table while still being simple enough for a cozy family treat.
Each bite is soft, flavorful, and just the right size to enjoy with a cup of cocoa or after a big holiday meal.
Whether you’re baking them for a party, gifting to neighbors, or adding a homemade touch to Christmas dinner, these mini cakes will quickly become a holiday favorite.
How to Make Christmas Mini Bundt Cakes
Be sure to scroll down and print out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
- Start by greasing and flouring your mini Bundt pans well so the cakes release cleanly.
- Let your butter, eggs, and buttermilk come to room temperature, then mix the batter just until combined for a tender crumb.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or orange zest for a festive twist.
- Fill each pan about ⅔ full and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mini cakes bake faster than large ones, so start checking a few minutes before the suggested time.
- After baking, let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack.
- If they stick, gently loosen the edges with a spatula or tap the pan to help release them.
- Once cooled, level off domed tops if needed, then finish with cream cheese frosting and festive decorations for a holiday-ready presentation.
Grease and flour the pans thoroughly, making sure to get into all the curves. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning them out.
Yes! Bake the cakes a day in advance and store them covered at room temperature. Frost and decorate just before serving.
Festive Serving Suggestions
- Let guests decorate their own mini bundt cakes with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or drizzle different flavored glazes.
- Arrange the mini bundt cakes on a tiered dessert stand or a large platter with greenery and cranberries for a centerpiece-worthy display at holiday parties.
- Serve alongside coffee, cocoa, or mimosas for a sweet addition to a Christmas breakfast spread.
- For gift giving, wrap each cake in clear cellophane bags tied with festive ribbon for a thoughtful homemade gift for neighbors, teachers, or coworkers.
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Christmas Mini Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 ½ cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
- ¼ cup Butter softened at room temperature
- 2 cups Confectioners’ sugar or more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3-4 Tablespoons Milk as needed
- Christmas Sprinkles as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease and flour a mini bundt cake pan. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable oil and white sugar at medium speed until light-colored and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Beat in half of the flour mixture, then 1 cup of the milk, then the remaining dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Divide the cake batter into the prepared pans, filling each cavity about 2/3 of the way full.
- Put your cakes into the oven for a baking time of 20-24 minutes until lightly golden and an inserted toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.
- Transfer to a cooling rack.
- While the bundt cakes are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting.
- Scoop the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag, then snip off the tip depending on how thick you want your cream cheese swirls to be.
- Once the cakes have cooled, drizzle with cream cheese frosting and garnish with sprinkles.
These are adorable! Definitely adding a mini-bundt pan to my list.