Eggnog Bundt Cake with Eggnog Frosting Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you put frosting on a bundt cake? ›

They're usually cool enough in my pan after 10 to 15 minutes. But sometimes, I will give them another hour on the cooling rack to reach that ideal temperature for frosting and stacking.

You can basically take any canned frosting, add it to a bowl and warm it up a bit in the microwave. Only warm it for about 20 seconds at a time, because it will warm up very fast. Then take it and either drizzle it or spoon it over the cake, or just pour it over.

Sure! Simply transfer your frosting to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high to 20 to 30 seconds. Stir well, then pour over your cake (or use it for donut glaze).

When you remove your cake from the oven, don't flip it out of the pan right away! Instead, let the cake cool for ten minutes in the pan. Then, placing the wire rack over the base of the cake, invert the pan.

For Bundt cakes, you can place a slice of soft sandwich bread on the cut ends to achieve the same effect, or cover the ends in plastic wrap. Then put in a covered cake keeper, or on a plate with an inverted pot on top to keep the freshness in.

Cool the cake or pastries completely before glazing. Warm baked goods will make the glaze too runny, and it may soak into the crust, making the cake soggy. Brush away any loose crumbs on the cake or pastries before decorating.

Make sure you are using a non stick bundt pan. Do not cool your cake overnight in the pan.

Drizzle with a Glaze or Sauce

Save the buttercream for another day because the very best, and easiest, way to decorate a Bundt cake (beyond powdered sugar, of course) is drizzling a glaze or simple sauce over the top. You see, Bundt cakes are simply stunning the way they are.

While the addition of butter and powdered sugar does help to stabilize it, cream cheese frosting should only be left out at room temperature for two hours before it needs to be put in the fridge.

Should a cake frosted with cream cheese frosting be refrigerated? ›

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises refrigerating any food made with cream cheese after 2 hours (that includes time spent making the food). The same typically goes for frostings made with other perishable foods such as.

From Paula's Pumpkin Bars to Giada's Spiced Apple-Walnut Cake With Cream Cheese Icing to the classic Red Velvet Cake, it's hard to escape cream cheese frosting's creamy goodness. So does it need refrigeration? Food Network Kitchens: Yes, you should always refrigerate any cake or cupcake that has cream cheese frosting.

Drizzle with a Glaze or Sauce

Save the buttercream for another day because the very best, and easiest, way to decorate a Bundt cake (beyond powdered sugar, of course) is drizzling a glaze or simple sauce over the top. You see, Bundt cakes are simply stunning the way they are.

Butter and Flour

Brush the tin with a thin layer of butter, making sure every nook and cranny is coated, especially the central core as this seems to be the most overlooked part of the pan. Once coated, dust the entire tin with a thin layer of flour (or cocoa powder for chocolate cakes).

As Bundts have the design baked right into the cake, Dalquist says the one thing you don't want to do is cover it with frosting or heavy decoration. "The beauty is already there, so we recommend highlighting those designs with a simple pour of ganache, glaze, or caramel," she says.

Cool the cake or pastries completely before glazing. Warm baked goods will make the glaze too runny, and it may soak into the crust, making the cake soggy. Brush away any loose crumbs on the cake or pastries before decorating.