Monday, October 17, 2011

Buttercake Bakery's Marble Bundt Cake - Day #1 of Food Librarian's I Like Big Bundts 3

Buttercake Bakery's Marble Bundt Cake - I Like Big Bundts 2011 Buttercake Bakery's Marble Bundt Cake
Day #1 - I Like Big Bundts 2011
Where has the time gone?! I'm back for another marathon of Bundts! Because I cannot lie, I Like Big Bundts!

I Like Big Bundts 3 Logo by JustJennDesigns
For those who are new to the blog or just visiting, I love the Bundt cake. I like cake but don't care for frosting (too sweet for me). The bundt? It's perfection with just a light dusting of powdered sugar or a light glaze. A couple years ago, I thought I would celebrate National Bundt Day on November 15th by making 30 different bundt cakes prior to an awesome holiday. I mentioned this to my totally sharp friend, JustJenn and she said, "I Like Big Bundts!"

I hope this year is fun for you, and I hope you mark November 15th on your calendar! Last year, if you made a Bundt for National Bundt Day, I mailed out a JustJenn designed button proclaming that you too like Big Bundts. This year, I have something special planned for those who bake along! (submission info coming next week)

Picnik collage
Dust off your Bundt pan and let's get going! And hey, a TUBE pan isn't a Bundt pan. I feel Bundts need to be inverted and have some sort of sexy curves! Tube pans are just so boring compared to the Bundt! Here is a look at my collection of Bundt pans!

It's Day #1 of I Like Big Bundts: 30 days of bundt cakes! I hope you stick around, and I hope you find a recipe to try on National Bundt Day (November 15th).

Buttercake Bakery's Marble Bundt Cake - I Like Big Bundts 2011
I saw this cake on Jami's Night Baking blog. Have you been to her blog? It is stunning. Jami makes the most creative birthday cakes and cupcakes. Check out this SoCal themed (complete with surfboard) cake and these cute Penguin cookies. If you don't have Night Baking on your reader, add it now!

Buttercake Bakery's Marble Bundt Cake - I Like Big Bundts 2011
Come back tomorrow, and the next day, and the next.... for another Bundt!
- mary the food librarian


Recipe: Click here for printable version

Bundt Pan: Traditional 12-cup Bundt Pan
Recipe adapted from the Los Angeles Times Food Section Culinary SOS. Culinary SOS is great - readers ask (well, most of the time they beg) for a recipe from a local restaurant or bakery. In 2008, someone asked for the Buttercake Bakery's recipe. If you are in So Cal, visit the Buttercake Bakery in West LA or West Hollywood. (I used Night Baking's weight measurements and have included them on the recipe. Thanks Jami!)

39 comments:

  1. FabiOctober 17, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Hi, I usually don't comment but I started to read you after 2010 National Bundt day thanks to my friend Bea who introduced us your wonderful blog. She stunged me with this Nordic Ware poison and so far I purchased 3: Original, Heritage and Bavaria, but I wish I had all of them. This year I would like to join this fun initiative of yours, is it ok if I post one bundt recipe on november 15th and I mail you the link or do I have to proceed otherwise? Cheers from Fabi in Madrid- Spain.
    :-)

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  2. FabiOctober 17, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Hi, I usually don't comment but I started to read you after 2010 National Bundt day thanks to my friend Bea who introduced us your wonderful blog. She stunged me with this Nordic Ware poison and so far I purchased 3: Original, Heritage and Bavaria, but I wish I had all of them. This year I would like to join this fun initiative of yours, is it ok if I post one bundt recipe on november 15th and I mail you the link or do I have to proceed otherwise? Cheers from Fabi in Madrid- Spain.
    :-)

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  3. TrishaOctober 17, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Way to go Mary, I can't believe year 3 is here ... I can't wait to see what you have in store! Good luck!

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  4. The Food LibrarianOctober 17, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    @Fabi Fabi, I'll be posting submission info next week. Basically, make a bundt and let me know (this year I'll have an online form) before Nov 25th. Glad Bea has spread Bundt love around Spain!! :) - mary

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    This is my second year watching you celebrate a month of bundts. This year I hope to at least post on National Bundt Day!

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  6. MrsblockoOctober 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    It's Here! It's Here! Happy 30 Days of Bundts! Woot woot!

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  7. looloolooweezOctober 17, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh, huzzah! It's the most wonderful time of the year!

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  8. DharmaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    It´s fantastique. I love the Bundts

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  9. KarynOctober 17, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    This is a great idea! Love it! Think I'll search your archives and find one to make :)

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  10. AnneOctober 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I'm so so excited about this Mary! Can't wait to see more!

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  11. j. wilsonOctober 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    swooon! I was just wondering when the BIG bundts would be arriving. Yay!

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  12. Jessica @ bake me away!October 17, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I can't believe it's that time of year again! Going to start thinking of what to make. It was so much fun to participate last year and get the awesome button! This bundt is a great way to kick things off. :)

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  13. MaretvaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Hi Mary! I am another reader that discover to you through Bea! I am reading your blog since October's last year (ILBB2) and I am finally writting a comment to tell you that I really like and enjoy your blog and that this year I'm gonna try to bake with you all some bundts, if not daily at least weekly =D. I don't have a blog but I'll be posting them on my Facebook. I'll let you know =)

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  14. JamiOctober 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Nicest shout-out ever! Thanks, Mary! I look forward to trying a new bundt this year. Can't wait to read along the rest of the month!!

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  15. kirbieOctober 17, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Yay! I'm so happy you are doing this again!

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  16. SaraOctober 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Yay, I'm glad the bundts are back! This one looks really tasty! :)

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  17. MarinaOctober 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Woop! Woop! I like big bundts too! My third year as a follower. Will be the first year I make a bundt cake along with you. You are awesome Mary.

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  18. Mary at n00bcakesOctober 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I missed last year's Big Bundts, but I'm super excited to be participating this year. It looks delicious - I can't wait to see what's coming up!

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  19. DiOctober 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Woohoo! So excited to see what you have in store for us this year. =) I definitely plan to bake along again.

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  20. TawnieOctober 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Bring on the bundts!! I'm a second year follower and I'm so excited to see what you have in store for us this year! I've been trying some new bundt recipes myself and just got a 70's vintage bundt cookbook :)

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  21. MaryOctober 17, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    hooray...I am so excited for the return of the bundt....I can't wait for each and every day!

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  22. SairaOctober 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    YAy ... Mary Way to go .... I am soo very excited was waiting for this since i went through your 2009 and 2010 bundt cakes ... will definitely check it every day and might bake some too :-)

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  23. BecOctober 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Yay! It's here! I love your bundt month and seriously admire you for undertaking this marathon a third year in a row. I'll play along and bake a new one this year!!

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  24. NikkiOctober 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Yay! I'm so glad it's bundt time again. And what a great bundt to kick it off with. Can't wait to see what's still to come.

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  25. KathrynOctober 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    So excited you're doing this again!

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  26. kyleenOctober 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    My goodness that bundt cake looks delicious! I worked at a bakery over the summer and they made the best vanilla/chocolate marble loaves. This budnt cake totally reminds me of it. I look forward to seeing the rest of your bundt cakes (:

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  27. KatieOctober 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Yay Im so excited you are doing this again this year! I love bundts too and really don't bake them enough. Can't wait to see what you'll be baking this year!!

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  28. FabiOctober 18, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    @The Food Librarian Thank you very much Mary, I'll be waiting for instructions :-*

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  29. ElianaOctober 18, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Stunning as always Mary. Can;t wait to see what you bake tomorrow, and the next day and the day after that. I'm plotting what I will be making too cuz I too love big bundts :)

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  30. Sandra :)October 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    YAAAAAY the bundt extravaganza has returned, and this cake looks DELICIOUS!

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  31. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Another year...I can't believe it! I am wicked psyched, as they say in Boston. This bundt looks really great - love those sexy bundt curves!

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  32. KatrinaOctober 19, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Love a marble cake, great first choice!
    Off to go check out Night Baking, I haven't heard of that one before!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    What type of flour are you using for this recipe? Thanks!

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  34. The Food LibrarianOctober 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    @Anonymous I used all-purpose unbleached flour, King Arthur.

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  35. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soulOctober 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Looks wonderful! I like frosting, but agree with you that a cake without frosting is delish.

    ~ Carmen

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  36. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Looks great. As does the marble bundt you made last October. Which do you like better? Which did you find moister?

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  37. The Food LibrarianOctober 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    @Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I actually have a very poor memory and an even worst food memory. I can't tell compare two things a year apart...I just don't remember. I can say that this cake was delicious! - mary

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  38. PamelaOctober 28, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Beautiful marbling in this decadent looking cake. Can't believe it's been a a year already!

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  39. Bundt CakeOctober 18, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    That is an adorable and innovative idea. I just love this cakes that is simply brilliant with great perfection. I really like the design and shape that is fantastic and it is suitable for any time. Great job and thanks for share.

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