This rich and moist chocolate Bundt cake is a show-stopper! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you’re craving chocolate.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) sour cream (or plain yogurt)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Chocolate Glaze:
1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10- or 12-cup Bundt pan very well.
- Make the cocoa mixture:
In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder with boiling water until smooth. Let it cool slightly. - Dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Cream butter and sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. - Combine wet ingredients:
Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Stir in the cooled cocoa mixture until fully blended. - Mix in dry ingredients:
Add the dry ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. - Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Tap gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool:
Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. - Optional Glaze:
Heat cream and butter in a saucepan until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Tips
Make sure the Bundt pan is greased thoroughly to avoid sticking.
The cake tastes even better the next day!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
✅ Perfect for chocolate lovers! Moist, rich, and visually beautiful thanks to the Bundt shape.