Double Chocolate Bundt Cake is a rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey dessert baked in a classic ring-shaped Bundt pan—perfect for celebrations or cozy indulgence.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45–55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 45 minutes
Yield:12–16 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2cups all-purpose flour
3/4cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4cups granulated sugar
3/4cup unsalted butter, softened (or 3/4 cup neutral oil)
3 large eggs
1cup sour cream or plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1cup hot water or strong brewed coffee
1cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and flour a 10–12-cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (or whisk oil and sugar until blended).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix until just combined.
Stir in hot water or coffee to slightly thin the batter.
Fold in chocolate chips or chunks, if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate glaze, or top with your favorite icing.
Notes
For extra chocolate intensity, use strong coffee instead of water.
Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients to prevent a dense cake.
Let cake cool completely before glazing or slicing.
Grease pan thoroughly to prevent sticking—use baking spray or shortening + flour.