Cinnamon Crunch Bundt Cake

1h 10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Crush 4 graham cracker sheets and combine with 3 Tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  2. 2Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 4-8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  3. 3For the cinnamon swirl, combine 3 Tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tsp flour, 1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  4. 4Preheat the oven to 325°F, and grease and lightly flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  5. 5In a bowl, cream 2 sticks of room temperature unsalted butter, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar for 4-5 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  6. 6Beat in 4 large room temperature eggs one at a time, followed by 3 tsp vanilla extract.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups cake flour (or substitute), 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 1/4 tsp baking powder.
  8. 8Fold in half of the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then add 1 cup room temperature milk and 1/3 cup room temperature full-fat Greek yogurt, then the remaining dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  9. 9Add 1/3 of the cake batter to the prepared Bundt pan.
  10. 10Top with 1/2 of the cinnamon swirl and a sprinkle of the baked cookie crumble. Swirl lightly with a skewer for a marble effect (optional).
  11. 11Repeat the layers once more with another 1/3 of the cake batter, the remaining cinnamon swirl, and more crumble.
  12. 12Finish with the remaining cake batter.
  13. 13Bake at 325°F for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
  14. 14Cool the cake in the pan for 20-25 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely.
  15. 15For the cream cheese glaze, beat 4 Tbsp room temperature unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2-3 Tbsp milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  16. 16Pour the glaze over the cooled cake.
  17. 17Top with the remaining cookie crumble.
  18. 18Slice and serve.

Ingredients

  • 4 graham cracker sheets
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla
  • 0.125 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.33 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp flour
  • 1.5 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 0.33 cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups cake flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2.25 tsp baking powder
  • 5 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

baking sheetparchment paperbowlhand mixerwooden spoonBundt panskewertoothpickcooling rack

Tips

  • For cake flour substitute, remove 5 Tbsp of regular flour and replace with 5 Tbsp cornstarch, then sift together.
  • Beat butter, oil, and sugar for 4-5 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  • Swirl cinnamon mixture lightly with a skewer for a marble effect.
  • Baking time will vary based on the oven, check for doneness with a toothpick.