This chocolate Bundt cake is perfect for special occasions but simple enough to make any day. This super moist, rich, and deliciously soft cake is as easy to mix up as it is to enjoy! If you're in the mood for a super chocolaty and soft dessert with creamy chocolate ganache, let me introduce you to your next favorite treat!
Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
This cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, rich with cocoa powder It is incredibly soft, stays moist for days, and is simple yet satisfying. As my grandmother would say, "It tastes well," and honestly, that’s the highest praise you can get from anyone!
This isn't your average, dry, crumbly excuse for a chocolate cake. This is a moist and delicious dessert and the best part? This chocolate cake is surprisingly easy to make. No complicated techniques, no hard-to-find ingredients, just simple steps and includes a coca cola (secret ingredient) that produce unforgettable results.
So, what are you waiting for? Preheat your oven, grab your whisk, and let's make the best Chocolate Bundt Cake!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Ease to make: Bundt cakes are generally simple to make, and the bundt pan's design helps ensure even baking.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: Chocolate bundt cakes are known for their deep, rich chocolate flavor. The combination of cocoa or melted chocolate in the batter contributes to an intense chocolate taste.
- Make-Ahead Convenience: Some chocolate bundt cake recipes can be prepared in advance, allowing for better planning and time management when hosting events.
🧾Chocolate Bundt Cake Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
For the Bundt Cake:
- Eggs: Provide structure and stability to the cake.
- Caster Sugar: Adds sweetness to the cake. It also helps in creaming with the butter, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- Brown Sugar: Adds moisture, a hint of molasses flavor, and contributes to the cake's tenderness.
- Unsalted Butter: Imparts richness, flavor, and moisture to the cake. It also plays a role in creating a tender crumb.
- Milk: Adds moisture and richness to the batter.
- Cocoa Powder: Provides the chocolate flavor and color to the cake. Cocoa powder is a key ingredient for a chocolate bundt cake.
- Self-raising Flour: Contains a leavening agent (usually baking powder) that helps the cake rise and gives it a light texture.
- Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda): Works with acidic ingredients (like cocoa powder and Coca-Cola) to leaven the cake, creating a rise and a tender crumb.
- Coca-Cola: Adds flavor and moisture to the cake. The carbonation in the soda can also contribute to the cake's leavening.
For Chocolate Frosting:
- Dark Chocolate: Provides the main chocolate flavor for the frosting. The type and quality of chocolate used will influence the overall taste.
- Cream: Adds richness and smoothness to the frosting. Cream also helps achieve a velvety texture when combined with melted chocolate.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Bundt Cake
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to Make the Chocolate Bundt Cake:
1. Combine eggs, caster sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Combine the egg mixture with melted butter and milk, then thoroughly whisk the ingredients until well blended.
3.Sieve the cocoa powder and mix it until thoroughly incorporated.
4. Combine the self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda by sifting them together.
5. Add Coca-Cola to the mixture and stir until the batter reaches a smooth consistency.
6. Transfer the batter into a Bundt cake mold greased and dusted with flour, ensuring an even surface on the top.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) with a fan for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for approximately 15 minutes before moving it to a wire rack for complete cooling.
How to Make the Chocolate Frosting:
1. Melt the dark chocolate with the cream in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, stirring continuously until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
2. Transfer the chocolate frosting to a pitcher or jug. Generously drizzle the chocolate frosting onto the top of the Bundt cake.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Prepare the Bundt Pan: Thoroughly grease and flour the bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking. Pay extra attention to the crevices and details of the pan to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda) to remove lumps and ensure even distribution. This contributes to a more uniform texture in the final cake.
Check Doneness: Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, the cake is done. Overbaking can result in a dry cake.
Cooling: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. This helps the cake set and prevents it from breaking apart.
Chocolate Frosting: Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying chocolate frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. You can also let the frosting set before serving.
🍰 More Chocolate Recipes to Make
If you love using chocolate when you are cooking, then check out the following recipes for inspiration:
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Chocolate Toffee Bark
- Chocolate Cheesecake
- Chocolate Pudding
- 4-Ingredients Chocolate Fudge
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients
For Bundt Cake:
- 5 Eggs
- 120 g Caster Sugar
- 120 g Brown Sugar
- 120 g Unsalted Butter
- 200 ml Milk
- 80 g Cocoa Powder
- 320 g Self-raising Flour
- 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
- 250 ml Coca Cola
For Chocolate Frosting:
- 120 g Dark Chocolate
- 120 ml Cream
Instructions
How to Make the Chocolate Bundt Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, caster sugar and brown sugar, beating well with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add melted butter and milk to the egg mixture and beat well.
- Sift cocoa powder and beat until well combined.
- Sift together the self-raising flour, and bicarbonate of soda.
- Pour in the Coca Cola and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Grease and flour a bundt cake mold.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake mold and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) with a fan for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the cream over a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate frosting into a jug.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the chocolate frosting over the top of the bundt cake.
- Allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Chocolate bundt cake is looking great!