Nordic Spiced Bundt Cake (Glögi Cake)

A beautifully moist and flavorful Nordic spiced bundt cake made with mulled wine (glögi). The perfect cozy baking recipe for the holiday season.

Published: 7/22/2026

Nordic Spiced Bundt Cake (Glögi Cake)

In the Nordic countries, Glögi (mulled wine or spiced berry juice) is the ultimate winter drink. We use it not just for drinking, but as the secret ingredient in this incredibly moist spiced bundt cake. It stays soft and fresh for days!

Ingredients (10 servings)

• 2/3 cup (150 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) mulled wine (or spiced apple cider/cranberry juice)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard bundt pan and dust it lightly with breadcrumbs or flour.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the mulled wine. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for about 50 minutes. Test with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving. It pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Categories: baking, desserts