- Why did it stick to the pan?
- Bundt pans have many crevices. Grease generously and dust with cocoa powder. If it sticks, place a damp, cold towel on the inverted pan bottom for a few minutes to help release it.
Classic Chocolate Bundt Cake
The Bundt cake is the queen of the festive table. The unique shape isn't just for looks: the central 'chimney' allows heat to penetrate the center of the cake, ensuring this thick batter bakes evenly without burning the edges.
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
3/4
cup
Sugar
10
tbsp
Butter (softened)
5
oz
Dark Chocolate
3
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Milk
1
tsp
Baking Powder
2
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
pinch
Salt
2
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
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Equipment Needed
- Bundt Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Sifter
- Double Boiler
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly, getting into all ridges, and dust with cocoa powder.
Tip: Using cocoa instead of flour for dusting prevents white streaks on your dark cake.
2
✓
Melt the chocolate and cool. Sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cocoa, salt) together.
Tip: Sifting aerates the flour and removes lumps, creating a lighter crumb.
3
✓
Beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then the melted chocolate.
Tip: Add eggs slowly and let each one incorporate fully to build a stable emulsion.
4
✓
Fold in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Do not overmix!
Tip: Overmixing will result in a dense, tough cake.
5
✓
Pour into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting.
Tip: The cake structure stabilizes during this cooling period, helping it release cleanly.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 10 tbsp Butter (softened)
- 5 oz Dark Chocolate
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)