Description
A decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake that holds family memories and brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups caster sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the caster sugar and oil until blended well.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla, milk, sour cream, and freshly brewed coffee.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over chopped dark chocolate.
- Stir until fully combined and glossy, then drizzle over the cooled bundt cake.
- Finish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg