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Sticky Caramel Bundt Cake

Sticky Caramel Bundt Cake

Sticky Caramel Bundt Cake is a rich, moist dessert drenched in luscious caramel sauce, combining classic comfort with elegant presentation. Perfect for holidays or indulgent treats, it’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and always crowd-pleasing.
Servings 18

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 3 cups 360 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons 5 g ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon 2.5 g orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon 1 g ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon 1 g ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon 6 g salt
  • tablespoons 21 g baking powder
  • 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup 150 g brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 12 ounces pitted dates
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons 5.6 g vanilla extract

For the Sauce

  • cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup 100 g brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and lightly dust it with flour to ensure easy release. Set the prepared pan aside.
  • To make the date purée, place the pitted dates and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let the mixture cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the dates have softened. Once slightly cooled, transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set the purée aside for later use.
  • For the cake batter, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, orange zest, and baking powder in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and continue to mix on medium speed for another 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
  • Add 2 cups (520 g) of the prepared date purée along with the vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add in the dry ingredients. Mix just until the batter is smooth and fully combined—avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs (bake time may vary depending on your oven).
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 1 hour before inverting it onto a cake plate or wire rack to finish cooling.
  • To prepare the toffee sauce, place all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • When ready to serve, generously pour the warm toffee sauce over the bundt cake and enjoy.