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Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake

This Chocolate Bundt Cake is supremely chocolatey and decadent, with a soft and fudgy, perfectly moist crumb. It's an easy-to-make queen of cakes, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 14
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour scoop and level to measure
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup very hot water
  • 0.66 cup unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch process, scoop and level to measure
  • 0.75 cup sour cream preferably room temperature
  • 3 large eggs preferably room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Spray a 12-15 cup non-stick bundt cake pan with non-stick cooking spray. Dust lightly with flour and cocoa powder (about 0.5 Tbsp of each). Shake out excess.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, hot water, and cocoa powder.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and using an electric hand mixer, blend until well combined.
  5. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 8-10 minutes, then run a knife down the sides of the cake to ensure it's loose. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
For the Chocolate Ganache
  1. To make the chocolate ganache, place the chopped bittersweet chocolate in a medium heat-proof mixing bowl.
  2. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan on the stove until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, making sure to submerge the chocolate if needed.
  3. Let the mixture rest for 4 minutes, then stir until melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cake. Let cool slightly before serving.
  4. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This recipe results in a rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey bundt cake. For an extra depth of flavor, some bakers like to add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the batter. Ensure all cold ingredients like sour cream and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better rise.
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