Sufganiyot or jelly donuts are a traditional Chanukah treat as they, like latkes, are fried in oil. Using tradition as inspiration we’ve developed this easy and stunning Jelly Donut Bundt Cake. Enjoy the perfect holiday slice of gooey jelly swirl topped with a lemon glaze.
Total Time
1hr
5.0
2 Ratings
Author: SideChef
Servings:
12
Ingredients
Cake
•
3
cups
All-Purpose Flour
•
1
tsp
Baking Powder
•
as needed
Baking Soda
•
as needed
Salt
•
4
Eggs
, room temperature
•
1/2
cup
Butter
, room temperature
•
1/2
cup
Vegetable Oil
•
1 1/2
cups
Granulated Sugar
•
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
•
2
Lemons
, zested, juiced
•
3/4
cup
Whole Milk
, room temperature
Jelly Filling
•
1
cup
Jam
Glaze
•
1 3/4
cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
•
2
Lemons
, zested, juiced
•
to taste
Blue Food Coloring
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2.
In a medium bowl, whisk to combine dry ingredients All-Purpose Flour (3 cups), Baking Powder (1 tsp), Baking Soda (as needed), and Salt (as needed). Set aside.
3.
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream together Butter (1/2 cup), Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 cups), 1 Tbsp zest of the Lemons (2). When light and fluffy add the Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup) and keep mixing.
4.
To the bowl add Eggs (4) one at a time. When all eggs are combined add Vanilla Extract (1 tsp).
5.
Gradually add in the dry ingredients alternating with splashes of Whole Milk (3/4 cup) and 1/4 cup Lemon Juice.
6.
Grease and flour a bundt pan. Spoon 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth the top.
7.
In a mixing bowl combine the Jam (1 cup) with 1 tsp Lemon Zest.
8.
Spoon the jam mixture into a ring around the batter. Evenly distribute the remaining batter. Use a sharp knife or spreader to marble the jam throughout the cake.
9.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. If the cake is getting too much color before it is done cover the top with aluminum foil.
10.
Allow the cake to cool for at least 5 minutes, using a long knife to loosen the cake. Turn the cake onto a flat surface and allow it to cool completely. Trim the cake as needed for it to have an even bottom.
11.
While the cake is cooling, make the glaze. Combine the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 3/4 cups), 1 Tbsp zest and 1/4 cup juice from the Lemons (2) in a bowl until smooth. Optional: Add Blue Food Coloring (to taste).
12.
Drizzle glaze over cake in the motion of your choosing.
13.
Slice and serve.
Author's Notes
Trying to save time? Use your favorite box cake mix and skip to step 6.
Feel free to use any flavor of jam you like!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
516
FAT
18.2 g
PROTEIN
4.0 g
CARBS
85.3 g
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