Mini Bundt Cake Recipes {With Cake Mix}

Collection of the best quick and easy mini bundt cake recipes with cake mix box. They are homemade with simple ingredients. Flavors include chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, Oreo, Funfetti, lemon, orange and raspberry.

The wonderful thing about these mini cakes is that there are so many designs of bundt pans available in the market these days that you can make gorgeous cakes that will always be a show stopper at parties! The designs are already so pretty to begin with that require no further decoration is required. However, there are some very talented bakers and cake decorators who have taken this a step further. You should really check out these Bundt Cake Decorating Ideas and prepare to be amazed! Also, if you are in the mood for some more baking inspiration, don't miss out on these Easy Cake Mix Recipes.

Key ingredients

• Cake mix- Purchase your favorite brand in your favorite flavor and start mixing! I recommend trying many different kinds to get the flavor and texture you desire.
• Oil- You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil. However, the best oil for baking these is extra virgin olive oil because it gives flavor and adds to that moist texture.
• Eggs- This is a key ingredient in many baking recipes. Using large eggs will help these to fluff up and stick together.
• Sour cream- This is the "secret" ingredient to making these moist and delicious cakes really stand out at a party when it comes to the taste factor.

How to make mini bundt cake recipes with cake mix box? 

1. Make cake batter- By mixing together cake mix, water, oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
2. Add additional flavors- Through the use of various extracts, zests, and add-ins.
3. Prepare pans- Grease and flour the pans thoroughly to prevent sticking. You want these cakes to come out of the bundt pans easily in order to keep their unique shape.
4. Bake- Until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool cake- Be sure to loosen the mini bundt cakes with a spatula, then turn upside down to allow them to cool completely.
6. Decorate- Depending on which type of cake you are making, have fun decorating whether it's with poppy seeds, raspberries, sprinkles, or crushed Oreos.

More flavor options

Chocolate- Use a chocolate cake mix and add in regular or mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Coat the chips in flour to help keep them all from falling to the bottom.

Lemon poppyseed- Use a lemon cake mix, lemon zest, and poppy seeds for a citrus infused cake.

Funfetti- A classic favorite. For this one, all you need is a yellow cake mix and rainbow sprinkles. I prefer to use the jimmies or quins so that they don't dye the batter.

Oreo- Start with a yellow cake mix and add in crushed Oreos. Topping it off with Ermine frosting is a great option.

Raspberry- This is a yummy one with lemon cake mix and fresh raspberries. I also like to save some raspberries for decorating the top. You can even add some raspberry extract in the batter.

Orange- Use a yellow cake mix, orange zest, and orange extract or orange emulsion oil. Then top it with some orange frosting.

Spiced pumpkin- For those yummy fall flavors, use a spiced pumpkin cake mix or add pumpkin spice blend.

Marble- Make chocolate cake batter and vanilla batter. Then, add them in the pan, in an alternating patters. Swirl with a toothpick and bake.

Strawberry- You can use yellow cake mix. Then add in fresh chopped strawberries with some reserved for topping. You can even try swirling in some strawberry jam instead of using fresh strawberries.

Vanilla- Simply use a vanilla cake mix and add additional vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

Red velvet- Use a red velvet cake mix and I personally like adding the cream cheese frosting on the top.

Mint chocolate- Use a chocolate cake mix and some mint extract. You can top it off with Easy Mint Frosting.

Additional frosting and glaze options

There are many different options, depending on what flavor options cake you choose. Some flavors just pair better than others. A few classic ones are Vanilla Glaze and Chocolate Ganache. You can also try Lemon Glaze, Chocolate Buttercream, Caramel Frosting, or Easy Maple Frosting. Also, many options have already been linked in the recipe card below, such as American buttercream, Ermine frosting, marshmallow frosting, white chocolate buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting, lemon frosting, and orange frosting.

Tips and techniques 

Use full fat ingredients- You are making a dessert, so go all out and enjoy the richness!

Use unsalted butter- Because you don't want that salty flavor to overpower the sweet goodness.

Sour cream substitute- You can use cream cheese or Greek yogurt if you are looking for a different flavor, but I like the subtle tang from the sour cream.

Ensure ingredients are room temperature- This allows all ingredients to mix together well. You don't want chunks of butter but a smooth consistency.

Thoroughly grease and flour pan- This is very important, especially with these little pans, because every crevice counts in making them look nice. Getting a nonstick bundt pan is a must as well.

Cake mix brand- I personally like the name brand mixes, such as Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, and Betty Crocker, but you can try a different brand and let me know how you like it!

Recipe FAQ

Storage of mini cakes

Counter- These can be covered and left out to eat for up to 2 days.

Fridge- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer- If you plan to freeze these mini cakes, don't frost or decorate them. Place in a sealed container for up to 1 month, then thaw, frost, and decorate.

More cake recipes with box mix

• Louisiana Crunch Cake
• Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
• Chocolate Sheet Cake

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