A simple chocolate cake is a must-have recipe on hand. And while I have more than a dozen different chocolate cake recipes, this is one that I come back to over and over again. There is so much you can do with this cake batter. Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey through the world of chocolatey delight! 🍫🍰 If there’s one dessert that never fails to bring joy and satisfy the sweetest of cravings, it’s our beloved Chocolate Bundt Cake. With its rich, velvety texture and a heavenly chocolate glaze that glistens like a work of art, this cake is pure magic in every bite. Whether you’re a dedicated chocoholic or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this blog is your ticket to discovering the secrets behind creating the perfect Chocolate Bundt Cake that will leave you craving for more. So grab your apron, unleash your inner baker, and let’s dive headfirst into the world of indulgent cocoa dreams!
Chocolate bundt cake recipe
Preheat Oven to 350°F / 177°C / Gas Mark 4 Prep pan – Grease and dust a 10-12 cup bundt cake pan with soft butter or cooking spray and cocoa powder. Coffee – In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water and coffee. And set aside. Wet ingredients – In a medium bowl, whip the eggs with buttermilk, cooking oil, and vanilla extract. Then, add the oil followed by the eggs and vanilla. Combine well making sure to break the eggs and incorporate well.
Dry ingredients – Combine white sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
Wet to dry ingredients – Pour the mixture of liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine well. Then, add the hot coffee and combine until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.Pro tip – Use a whisk to ensure you have no lumps and do not overmix.
Bake – Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake in the center rack for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool – Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely before you glaze. Prep glaze – Combine and heat all glaze ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Let cool slightly. Glaze cake – Pour glaze over the cooled bundt cake. Leave to set for a few minutes before you serve. Enjoy!
Variations
Raspberry chocolate cake – Add 7 oz (200 grams) fresh raspberries to the batter and top with delicious raspberry fruit filling as a sauce. Strawberry chocolate cake – Drop dollops of strawberry fruit filling in between the chocolate cake batter in the bundt pan (or 8-inch cake pan). Bailey’s chocolate cake – Substitute the coffee in the recipe with bailey’s Irish cream or butterscotch Irish cream. Chocolate chip bundt cake – Add 1 cup of dark or white chocolate chips to the batter before pouring it into the bundt pan to make a chocolate chip bundt cake. Chocolate bundt cake with sour cream – Substitute buttermilk or yogurt in the recipe with sour cream. Chocolate bundt cake with ganache – Use chocolate ganache or white chocolate ganache as a glaze. Chocolate bundt cake with Creme Anglaise – My favorite way to serve a slice of chocolate cake is with Creme Anglaise sauce.
Creative ways to serve chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is a classic dessert loved by many, and there are plenty of creative ways to serve it to make it even more delightful and memorable. Here are some unique presentation ideas:
Chocolate Cake Push Pops: Layer bite-sized pieces of chocolate cake with creamy frosting in push-pop containers for a fun and portable treat. Decorate the tops with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fruit. Chocolate Cake Milkshakes: Blend chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and milk to create a rich and indulgent chocolate cake milkshake. Top it with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a cherry. Chocolate Cake Truffles: Crumble leftover chocolate cake and mix it with cream cheese or frosting to form truffle balls. Dip them in melted chocolate and garnish with cocoa powder, nuts, or edible glitter. Chocolate Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches: Slice chocolate cake into squares or rounds and use them as “buns” for ice cream sandwiches. Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor in between for a delightful dessert. Chocolate Cake Fondue: Cut chocolate cake into cubes and serve them with a warm chocolate or caramel fondue for dipping. Provide a variety of toppings like crushed nuts, fruit slices, and marshmallows. Chocolate Cake Parfait: Layer crumbled chocolate cake with layers of chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and fresh berries in parfait glasses. Repeat the layers for an elegant dessert presentation. Chocolate Cake Tiramisu: Substitute ladyfingers with chocolate cake slices in a classic tiramisu recipe. Layer the cake with mascarpone cheese and coffee-soaked cake for a chocolatey twist on this Italian dessert. Chocolate Cake Sundaes: Top warm chocolate cake slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream. Add chopped nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate chips for extra texture. Chocolate Cake Waffle Cones: Roll thin chocolate cake slices into waffle cone shapes and fill them with ice cream, whipped cream, and your favorite toppings. It’s a cake-waffle ice cream cone hybrid! Chocolate Cake Pizza: Create a dessert “pizza” by spreading a layer of chocolate ganache or frosting on top of a chocolate cake round. Decorate with colorful fruit, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Chocolate Cake-Stuffed Crepes: Fill delicate crepes with chocolate cake crumbles and a scoop of whipped cream or ice cream. Fold them into quarters and dust with powdered sugar. Chocolate Cake Affogato: Place a slice of warm chocolate cake at the bottom of a glass, and then pour a shot of hot espresso or brewed coffee over it. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent affogato dessert.
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