Chocolate Bundt Style

Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

Chocolate Bundt Cake is a rich, decadent dessert that combines the perfect blend of moist chocolate cake with a beautiful, intricate shape created by the Bundt pan. This cake is ideal for special occasions or when you want to indulge in a luxurious treat. Its deep chocolate flavor and tender crumb make it a favorite among chocolate lovers.

The Bundt cake owes its name to the distinctive pan used to bake it. The Bundt pan, with its round shape and central tube, was inspired by the traditional European Gugelhupf cake. In the 1950s, Nordic Ware, an American company, popularized the Bundt pan, leading to the cake’s widespread recognition in the United States. Today, the Bundt cake has become a beloved classic, celebrated for its versatility and stunning presentation.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Bundt Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

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