Gugelhupf (Bundt Cake) vs Dundee Cake
See how these two dishes stack up, ingredient by ingredient.
The Gugelhupf offers an airy, delicate crumb infused with bright lemon zest and milk, while the Dundee Cake provides a dense, rich texture packed with an abundance of mixed dried fruits. Although both cakes rely on butter, sugar, and almonds for their base, the Gugelhupf favors a subtle, citrusy lift compared to the deep, candied orange notes of the Dundee. These distinct compositions ensure that one provides a light, elegant tea-time accompaniment while the other offers a substantial, fruit-forward experience.
Prep time, calories & servings
Gugelhupf (Bundt Cake)
⏱ 80 min
A recipe worth the effort
🔥 350 kcal
Nicely balanced
🍽 12 servings
Feeds a crowd
Dundee Cake
⏱ 120 min
A recipe worth the effort
🔥 400 kcal
Nicely balanced
🍽 12 servings
Feeds a crowd
What they have in common
Baking powder
Baking powder
Sugar
Sugar
Butter
Butter
Egg
Egg
Almond
Almond
What's different
Only in Gugelhupf (Bundt Cake)
- Milk
- Raisin
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon zest
Only in Dundee Cake
- Mixed dried fruit
- Orange

