Sweet Noodle Kugel is a classic Jewish comfort food, and this version baked in a Bundt pan gives it a beautiful holiday-ready twist. With cinnamon, raisins, applesauce, and a caramelized walnut topping, it has the same cozy feel as a Cottage Cheese Noodle Kugel but with a more dramatic presentation.
Sweet Noodle Kugel At A Glance
- ⏰ Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 12 servings
- ✨ Cuisine Type: Jewish Holiday / Comfort Food / Side Dish
- 🍎 Flavor Profile: Sweet and cozy with cinnamon, raisins, applesauce, and a caramelized walnut topping
- 📋 Dietary Info: Vegetarian
- 🕎 Best For: Rosh Hashanah, brunch, holiday meals, or anytime you want a nostalgic sweet kugel
- ❄️ Storage Notes: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: It has all the comforting flavor of classic sweet noodle kugel, but the Bundt pan makes it extra beautiful for serving
Save And Summarize This Recipe
A Sweet Noodle Kugel is one of those nostalgic holiday dishes that feels right at home alongside other sweet and traditional favorites. Recipes like Carrot Kugel and a Carrot Ring carry that same comforting, slightly sweet holiday feel and make a natural fit for the same table.
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It also pairs beautifully with more savory options when you are building out a full spread. Recipes like Potato Kugel, Zucchini Kugel, or Vegetable Kugel help round out the table and make this sweet kugel feel even more at home alongside other traditional holiday sides.
Key Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this recipe for a noodle kugel:
- Egg noodles: Traditional medium egg noodles work best here because they hold their shape while still turning soft and tender as the kugel bakes. During testing, they gave the kugel the right texture without becoming mushy or too dense.
- Applesauce: The applesauce adds moisture and a gentle sweetness that keeps the kugel from feeling too heavy. I use an unsweetened applesauce. It also gives the filling a soft, cozy flavor that reminded me a bit of these Baked Apples With Cinnamon.
- Brown sugar and walnuts: This combination is what gives the outside of the kugel that caramelized, slightly crunchy topping once it is flipped out of the Bundt pan. I found this layer makes the recipe feel a little more special and gives it a beautiful finish for serving.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Variations
- Spices - While the cinnamon is enough in this recipe, I have also added some nutmeg and cardmom to warm up the spices depending on the time of year.
- Gluten-Free - If you want to make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free egg noodle in place of the noodles in the recipe. It doesn't change the taste and is delicious either way.
- Sour Cream - You can make this recipe with a non-dairy sour cream to make this recipe pareve or dairy-free.
How To Make A Sweet Noodle Kugel: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Preheat the oven and spray the bundt pan. Place the melted butter, then the brown sugar, and followed by the walnuts into the pan.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the salt, eggs, cinnamon, sugar, raisins, sour cream, applesauce, and the rest of the butter.
Step 3: Add the noodles and combine thoroughly.
Step 4: Place in the bundt pan and bake. Take out of the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Flip upside down out of the pan onto a plate and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Slice with care - A serrated knife works best for cutting through the caramelized walnut topping without crumbling the kugel.
- Cool before flipping - Let the kugel rest for about 10 minutes after baking. This helps the caramelized topping set and keeps the kugel from falling apart.
Gwen's Pro Tip
Generously grease the bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter so that when you flip this recipe over to serve, the noodle kugel doesn't stick.
Sweet Noodle Kugel FAQ's
Yes! I have made this in a tube pan with success. You can make this is a 9x13 casserole dish, but flipping this over to showcase the topping is difficult.
Yes. Reduce the sugar in the noodles to ¼ cup but keep the brown sugar topping that works as the caramelization.
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Gwen
Sweet Noodle Kugel In A Bundt Pan
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 package medium egg noodles 16 oz., cooked, drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs beaten
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a bundt pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour ¼ cup of the melted butter into the bottom of the bundt pan.½ cup unsalted butter
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter.¾ cup dark brown sugar
- Sprinkle the walnuts over the sugar.1 cup walnuts
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, salt, cinnamon, sugar, raisins, sour cream, applesauce, and the rest of the butter.1 teaspoon salt, 4 eggs, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅔ cup sugar, ¾ cup raisins, 1 cup sour cream, ¾ cup applesauce
- Add the noodles and mix to combine thoroughly.1 package medium egg noodles
- Pour into the bundt pan.
- Bake for an hour or until the kugel is browned on top and the kugel has set.
- Let the kugel sit for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- To serve, turn the pan upside down on a plate and remove. Serve warm.
Gwen Wolken says
A family favorite.