Today we bring you a double portion of bundts: to celebrate the arrival of the new Crystel and Magnolia molds from Nordic Ware, we bring you two recipes that you will surely take advantage of:

• The recipe for a grapefruit bundt cake , which if you prefer you can substitute orange (or even lemon!), and obtain a delicious citrus cake.
• The recipe for an apple cider and bourbon bundt that will delight at home.

1. Grapefruit Bundt Cake Recipe (or Orange Bundt!)

To introduce the new Magnolia Bundt mold , we propose the recipe for a grapefruit sponge cake that is delicious . Plus, finishing it off with the syrup and frosting gives them a hint of citrus flavor that works wonders. A most beautiful and tasty cake!

Of course, aware that there are still a few weeks to go before the fresh grapefruit season, if you prefer you can make this same recipe by changing the amounts of grapefruit juice for orange juice (and orange peel zest when it is the case). It will make a delicious orange bundt!

Magnolia Bundt Nordic Ware Mold

INGREDIENTS (for 10 servings)

For the cake:

• 3 cups of flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup of oil
• 2 cups of sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
• the zest of a grapefruit peel

• 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice
• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons of grapefruit juice

*A cup refers to a cup of coffee with milk, equivalent to 250ml. You can use only a few meters .

PREPARATION

For the cake

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Prepare the Magnolia Bundt mold with a thin layer of flour or shortening and flour (coat it), or use release spray .
3. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, yeast and salt.
4. Add the oil and sugar, adding the eggs one at a time until well blended.
5. Add half of the flour mixture and half of the milk. Mix and repeat with the second half of the flour and milk.
6. Add the vanilla and grated grapefruit peel.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan, no more than 3/4 full.
8. Gently tap the top of the pan to remove any air bubbles, then bake for 50-60 minutes.
9. Let cake cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

for the syrup

1. Bring the juice and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan , stirring constantly.
2. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
3. Once the cake is out of the pan, slowly pour or brush the syrup over the surface of the cake and allow it to cool completely.

For the glaze

1. Beat together powdered sugar and grapefruit juice, starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more as needed to reach desired consistency.
2. Pour over cake when cool and serve.

2. Bourbon Apple Cider Bundt Recipe

With a wonderful texture, this is simply a delicious recipe, where Bourbon is mixed with the pleasant taste of apple cider. With the Nordic Ware Crystel Bundt Pan you can make cakes as elegant as this one!

Crystel Bundt Bread Pan Nordic Ware

INGREDIENTS (For 10 servings)

For the cake:

• 3/4 cup butter at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup Bourbon

• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup Bourbon

• 2 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Prepare the Crystel Bundt Pan Nordic Ware pan for baking, using a brush to evenly coat the indentations of the pan with butter.
3. With an electric mixer , beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one by one.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the spices, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Slowly add the flour mixture with the cider and bourbon to the butter mixture, continuing to mix until the two mixtures are well combined.
6. Once the dough is prepared, pour it into the mold. Gently tap the mold to remove any air bubbles contained in the dough.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, placing the pan in the middle of the oven.
8. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan , heat the apple cider and bourbon over medium heat on low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. When the bundt is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack .
10. Poke holes in the top with a toothpick while the cake is still hot and brush the syrup lightly onto the cake. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of syrup for later.
11. Cover the cooled cake with plastic wrap and let it rest overnight.
12. For the spice topping, whisk together the sugar and spices in a small saucepan. Before serving, spread the reserved syrup over the cake and sprinkle with a little sugar and spices.