These 10 bundt cake recipes prove you don’t need a big oven or a whole afternoon to bake a beautiful cake. Every recipe below comes from Fork To Spoon, and most bake in the air fryer in about 20 to 25 minutes.
A bundt cake is simply a cake baked in a ring-shaped pan with a hole in the center. That hollow middle is exactly why bundt cakes work so well in small appliances: hot air reaches the center, so the cake cooks evenly without a gooey middle.
Below you’ll find chocolate bundt cakes, lemon bundt cakes, berry-packed breakfast cakes, a cinnamon swirl coffee cake and an Instant Pot banana pecan bundt cake. Pick one, grab a pan that fits your air fryer, and start baking.
The 10 Best Bundt Cake Recipes
1. Homemade Chocolate Bundt Cake
This Air Fryer Homemade Chocolate Bundt Cake is the one to make when you want a classic, from-scratch chocolate cake. Buttermilk and cocoa powder give it a deep, moist crumb, and a rich homemade chocolate frosting goes on top. It air fries at 320°F, so it’s a great pick for anyone who wants a full chocolate bundt cake without heating the kitchen.
Best for: birthdays, chocolate lovers, potlucks.
2. Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Want portion control (or just your own cake)? These Air Fryer Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes bake as individual desserts with a fudgy center and a glossy chocolate glaze. A mini bundt pan fits most air fryer baskets, and the small size means they bake fast.
Best for: date night, small households, quick chocolate cravings.
3. lemon Bundt Cake
The Air Fryer Lemon Bundt Cake is the easiest recipe on this list. It starts with a boxed lemon cake mix plus instant lemon pudding, which keeps the cake light and extra moist. It air fries at 320°F for 15 to 25 minutes, then gets a simple powdered sugar and milk glaze.
Best for: beginners, spring brunch, last-minute desserts.
4. raspberry Lemon Bundt Cake
Bright lemon zest and juicy raspberries make this Air Fryer Raspberry Lemon Bundt Cake taste like summer. It uses cake flour for a soft, tender texture, and you can use fresh or frozen raspberries. Depending on your pan, the batter makes one larger cake or two 3-cup bundt cakes.
Best for: Mother’s Day, showers, berry season.
5. Lemon Blueberry Bundt Pound Cake
If you love a dense, buttery slice, try the Air Fryer Lemon Blueberry Bundt Pound Cake. Lemon and blueberry are a classic pair, and a sweet icing drizzle finishes it off. It works for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack, and it suits any air fryer basket or oven model when baked in a mini bundt pan.
Best for: pound cake fans, brunch, coffee breaks.
6. Air Fryer Blueberry Bundt Cake
This Air Fryer Blueberry Bundt Cake is loaded with fresh blueberries and uses mostly pantry ingredients. Sour cream keeps the crumb moist and adds a gentle tang. A dusting of powdered sugar is all it needs.
Best for: breakfast cake, pantry baking, summer blueberries.
7. Blueberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake
For an even richer berry cake, the Air Fryer Blueberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake packs two full cups of blueberries into a buttermilk batter. It takes about 20 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook, and it serves six.
Best for: weekend baking, family breakfast, using up buttermilk.
8. Cranberry and Walnut Bundt Cake
The Air Fryer Cranberry and Walnut Bundt Cake is a simple, short-ingredient cake with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts in every bite. Fresh or dried cranberries both work. It air fries at 330°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Best for: Thanksgiving, Christmas morning, fall baking.
9. Cinnamon-Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake
This Air Fryer Cinnamon-Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake layers a cinnamon and brown sugar ribbon through a soft cake-flour batter. A warm homemade caramel glaze drips over the top. It bakes in a 6-cup bundt pan at 320°F for 20 to 25 minutes, and the whole recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Best for: holiday brunch, coffee cake fans, overnight guests.
10. Banana Pecan Bundt Cake
No air fryer? The Instant Pot Banana Pecan Bundt Cake steams in a small bundt pan set on the trivet. Ripe bananas and pecans give it cozy banana-bread flavor in bundt cake form. Add the optional powdered sugar glaze for a finishing touch.
Best for: using ripe bananas, Instant Pot owners, make-ahead snacks.
Tips for Baking a Bundt Cake in the Air Fryer or Instant Pot
- Pick a pan that fits. A mini or 3-cup bundt pan fits most air fryer baskets; air fryer ovens can take a larger pan. Leave space around the sides for air to circulate.
- Grease every ridge. Bundt pans have deep grooves, so coat them well with cooking spray or melted butter so the cake releases cleanly.
- Cream the butter and sugar. Beating them together first gives a lighter, fluffier cake than dumping everything in one bowl.
- Don’t overmix. Stir just until the flour disappears to avoid a dense cake.
- Start checking early. Air fryers vary, and pan thickness changes bake time. Test with a toothpick and add a few minutes if needed.
- Use a trivet in the Instant Pot. It lifts the pan off the bottom so steam can circulate evenly.
- Glaze after cooling. Let the cake cool before adding glaze or powdered sugar so it doesn’t melt off.
For more detail on pans and sizing, see Fork To Spoon’s guide to preparing a bundt cake in the air fryer or Instant Pot.
Bundt Cake FAQs
Can you bake a bundt cake in an air fryer? Yes. The center hole lets hot air reach the middle, so bundt cakes bake evenly in an air fryer. Most of these recipes air fry at 320°F to 330°F.
How long does a bundt cake take in the air fryer? Most recipes here take about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the pan size and your air fryer model. Always confirm with a toothpick.
What size bundt pan fits in an air fryer? A mini or 3-cup bundt pan fits most basket air fryers. Larger air fryer ovens can hold a 6-cup pan.
Can I make a bundt cake in the Instant Pot? Yes. Use a small bundt pan that fits inside the pot, and set it on the trivet. The Instant Pot Banana Pecan Bundt Cake is a great place to start.
What’s the easiest bundt cake recipe for beginners? The Air Fryer Lemon Bundt Cake starts with a boxed cake mix, so it’s nearly foolproof.
How do I keep my bundt cake from sticking? Grease the pan generously, getting into every ridge and around the center tube. Let the cake cool briefly before turning it out.
Which Bundt Cake Will You Bake First?
Whether you’re craving a rich chocolate bundt cake, a bright lemon bundt cake or a cozy cinnamon swirl coffee cake, these 10 bundt cake recipes make it easy to bake something special in your air fryer or Instant Pot.
Pin this list, grab your bundt pan, and let us know in the comments which recipe you tried first.
