The Best Crack Cake

This White Wine Bundt Cake with Butter Glaze is a retro-style dessert that’s incredibly moist, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. The cake batter comes together quickly with a boxed cake mix and instant pudding, while the white wine adds a subtle depth and richness.

The buttery glaze soaks into every bite, making the cake irresistibly tender. Serve it with whipped cream and fresh fruit, or simply enjoy it warm straight from the pan—it’s guaranteed to impress!

• Yield: 12 servings
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: About 1 hour
• Method: Oven-Baked

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 packet (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white wine

For the Butter Glaze:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup white wine

Instructions:

1. Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan generously.
2. Make the batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, cinnamon, both sugars, water, oil, and wine. Stir until blended (do not overmix).
3. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Make the glaze: While cake bakes, melt butter in a saucepan. Add sugar and wine. Cook 4–5 minutes over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
5. Infuse cake: When cake is done, poke holes all over with a fork. Drizzle glaze evenly over hot cake, letting it soak in.
6. Unmold & serve: Loosen edges with a knife and invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Chef Tips & Variations:

• Flavor boost: Swap white wine for sherry or Marsala for a richer taste.
• Extra moist: Pour glaze while cake is piping hot so it soaks in fully.
• Don’t overbake: Check at 40 minutes to keep cake soft and tender.
• Serving idea: Pair with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.