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    Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Published: Dec 4, 2022 by Ang Paris · 5 Comments
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    Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake is a rich, decadent dessert! Top it with a dollop of whipped cream to take it over the top!
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    Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake is topped with a layer of ganache to take it over the top! Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe is perfect for the holidays. via @jugglingactmamaEasy Chocolate Bundt Cake is topped with a layer of ganache to take it over the top! Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe is perfect for the holidays. via @jugglingactmama

    This rich, moist Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake is topped with a layer of ganache to take it over the top! Made with sour cream, this chocolate cake is scrumptious any time of year and absolutely perfect for the holidays.

    Slice of ganache and sprinkle covered chocolate bundt cake.
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    I'm over the moon with Sour Cream Chocolate Cake recipe and I think that you're going to love it!

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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Chocolate Bundt Cake
    • 💬 Comments

    I know my readers love impressive desserts like these Christmas Cake Pops and Mocha Truffles, but sometimes you need a recipe that's less time-consuming. 

    This homemade chocolate bundt cake is the answer! It's the easiest scratch-made recipe ever. Dripping with dark chocolate, this cake is as dramatic as it is delicious!

    The hardest thing about this was keeping little (and big!) fingers from reaching in and grabbing a slice of this cake before it was photographed! (I had the same problem with my Chocolate and Caramel Cake - it doesn't last long around here!)

    Chocolate bundt cake on white platter.

    🧂 Ingredients

    You probably already have these ingredients in your pantry, but if you don't, check out our pantry substitution list.

    • unsalted butter - It gives you the opportunity to control the flavor. This is your best choice when it comes to baking!
    • eggs - helps the cake rise and adds richness.
    • sour cream and heavy cream - both add creaminess and moisture without thinning out the cake batter.
    • corn syrup - for sweetness!
    • dark chocolate - use the highest quality chocolate that fits into your budget. Better the quality, the better the flavor and the end result!
    • Torani Salted Caramel Syrup - to give your cake even more flavor! (optional)
    • From the pantry:
      • flour, salt, granulated sugar, baking soda

    🔪Instructions

    This is meant to be a brief overview of our easy chocolate bundt cake recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    For the cake

    1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Grease and flour the bundt pan.  Take care that all the creases of the pan are well-greased and flour.
    2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda. 
    3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, water and cocoa powder.  Whisk until the cocoa dissolves and the butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes.
    4. Add half the cocoa-butter mixture to the dry ingredients.  Mix to combine - the batter will be very thick.  Scrape down the bowl.
    5. Add the second half of the cocoa-butter mixture and mix to combine. 
    6. Add the eggs one at a time. 
    7. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla and beat until smooth.
    8. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.  Bake at 350-degree F oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    9. Let cool 15 minutes in the pan before inverting on a cooling rack.

    For soaking the cake

    While the cake is still hot, use a pastry brush to soak the cake with a syrup, which will add moisture and flavor to your chocolate bundt cake. This step is optional.

    For this chocolate cake, I used the Torani Salted Caramel Syrup. Pour two tablespoons into a ramekin and brush the syrup onto the warm cake using a pastry brush. The syrup soaks into the cake helping it to stay moist, as well as adding flavor.

    You could also choose to use a liqueur such as Irish Creme or Raspberry Cordial, or make a make a sugar syrup.

    For the glaze

    1. Chop the dark chocolate. 
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and corn syrup.
    3. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sugar and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
    4. Remove the hot cream from the stove and pour over the chocolate mixture.  Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    5. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the bundt cake.  Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
    6. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Equipment

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    • Bundt Pan
    • Stand Mixer
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

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    📖 Variations

    Because we test all our recipes, we recommend that you make them once just as it is without substitutions or changes. Sometimes variations can go awry. Making our chocolate bundt cake recipe as we have tested it will yield the best results. If you really want to get creative, here are some ideas for variations that might work well. (Please note, we have not tested these variations).

    • For a dramatic look, substitute white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for the glaze.
    • To heighten the chocolate flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder.
    • Adding 1 cup mini chocolate chips to the chocolate cake batter will add more chocolate flavor and a little more texture to your cake.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Why do people put sour cream in desserts?

    Making a chocolate cake recipe with sour cream adds richness to your recipe. Sour cream also helps make baked goods more tender and fluffier than recipes without it.

    What is the difference between cake and Bundt cake?

    A bundt cake simply designates the type of cake that is used to cook the cake in.

    Can I substitute an Angel Food Cake Pan for a Bundt Pan

    Yes, you can substitute with a tube pan when baking a Bundt cake. BUT the reverse isn't recommended. Baking an angel food cake in a bundt cake isn't a good swap. The light spongy cake will stick to the intricate sides of the pan.

    Why is my cake so dense?

    Over-working the flour will make it dense. Be careful not to over-mix the batter.

    How do you flip a bundt cake?

    1. First things first! Prepare the bundt cake pan - using a paper towel, coat the inside completely with a light butter coating. Then sprinkle it with flour, tapping out any excess.
    1. After baking allow the cake to cool slightly - three to five minutes.
    2. Invert the cake onto a cooling rack - tap it lightly to loosen the cake. It should slide right out.
    Cooling too long in the pan will cause the cake to be damp and stick to the sides of the pan. 

    Chocolate Cake Recipe with Sour Cream topped with sprinkles.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    This big cake serves 12 easily but you can cut it into thinner slices to serve more. It's so rich and decadent everyone will feel satisfied.

    Topping it with a scoop of ice cream or our Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe makes it even more amazing!

    😋 Similar Recipes

    If you're looking for a simple Christmas cookie recipe - try my Chocolate Dipped Ritz Cracker Cookies. They're simple and delicious.) Here are a few more treats from the blog:

    • Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
    • Chocolate Cake Martini
    • Baileys Chocolate Truffles
    • Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
    • Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
    • Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe
    • Delicious Yogurt Cake
    • Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe
    • Apple Spiced Bundt Cake
    • How to Make Lemon Cake
    Close up image of a slice of chocolate cake with sour cream on a white plate.

    Not ready to make this decadent chocolate cake yet?

    Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

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    Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake is a rich, decadent dessert! Top it with a dollop of whipped cream to take it over the top!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy chocolate bundt cake
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 473kcal
    Author: Ang Paris
    Cost: $12

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    Equipment

    • Bundt Pan
    • Stand Mixer
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    For the cake:

    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon Torani Salted Caramel Syrup

    For soaking the cake:

    • 2 tablespoons Torani Salted Caramel Syrup

    For the chocolate glaze:

    • 4 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
    • 1 ½ tablespoons corn syrup
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar

    Instructions

    For the cake

    • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Grease and flour the bundt pan.  Take care that all the creases of the pan are well-greased and flour.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda. 
    • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, water and cocoa powder.  Whisk until the cocoa dissolves and the butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes.
    • Add half the cocoa-butter mixture to the dry ingredients.  Mix to combine - the batter will be very thick.  Scrape down the bowl.
    • Add the second half of the cocoa-butter mixture and mix to combine. 
    • Add the eggs one at a time. 
    • Stir in the sour cream and vanilla and beat until smooth.
    • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.  Bake at 350-degree F oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Let cool 15 minutes in the pan before inverting on a cooling rack.

    For soaking the cake:

    • While the cake is still hot, use a pastry brush to soak the cake with the Torani syrup, which will add moisture and flavor to your chocolate bundt cake.

    For the glaze

    • Chop the dark chocolate. 
    • In a medium bowl,combine the chopped chocolate and corn syrup.
    • In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sugar and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
    • Remove the hot cream from the stove and pour over the chocolate mixture.  Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    • Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the bundt cake.  Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
    • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    This big cake serves 12 easily but you can cut it into thinner slices to serve more. It's so rich and decadent everyone will feel satisfied! Topping it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream makes it even more amazing!

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Lori Williams says

      December 10, 2018 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      I adore all things chocolate! And I enjoy baking and cooking for my family and friends.
      I cannot wait to try this recipe! Pinning it for later.
      😵😜👆🙏

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    2. Missy says

      December 11, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for a Christmas party at work and it came out perfectly. Huge hit with my coworkers and I will definitely be making it again!

      Reply
    3. Teri Robinson says

      December 11, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      This chocolate cake looks so rich and yummy!

      Reply
    4. Sherry Wooten says

      November 30, 2019 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      I made this for Thanksgiving because everyone in my family really loves chocolate. It was devoured!
      I think this will be a new holiday tradition, thank you for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jenny Q. says

      December 14, 2019 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      I like to try a new recipe every Christmas time and I decided on this one. I didn't use sprinkles, but I added a white chocolate drizzle and it looked really pretty. It tastes SO good. Very rich!!

      Reply

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