This chocolate Bundt cake is a classic dessert made with cocoa powder, sour cream for moisture, and a luscious chocolate glaze. It’s easy to prepare and delivers a show-stopping centerpiece for any occasion.
Author:Anabelle Mclean
Prep Time:20
Cook Time:50
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:12
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
For the Cake
All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups
Cocoa powder – ¾ cup (unsweetened)
Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Kosher salt – ½ teaspoon
Unsalted butter – 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
Granulated sugar – 2 cups
Eggs – 4 large
Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
Sour cream – 1 cup
Strong brewed coffee – 1 cup (cooled)
For the Chocolate Glaze
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1 cup
Heavy cream – ½ cup
Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Bundt Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 10-12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Reduce the mixer speed to low. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the sour cream to the butter mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Gradually mix in the cooled coffee until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Glaze
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the chocolate glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Serve
Slice the cake and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.