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    Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

    Nov 9, 2022 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to make a delicious chocolate chip bundt cake recipe rich in chocolate and a moist cake texture, served with a runny chocolate glaze. This recipe is very easy to make and perfect for all chocolate lovers.

    Chocolate chip bundt cake on a plate with is chocolate glaze this recipe

    Best chocolate bundt cake

    The chocolate chip bundt cake is a favorite in our house, no one can resist its perfect crumb moist, chocolatey texture and delicious runny chocolate coating.

    It is truly a chocolate lover's treat, with a heavenly moist texture and an extra dose of semi sweet chocolate chips which provides a denser texture and an even stronger chocolate flavor.

    The chocolate chip bundt cake recipe is made here in a bundt pan but it can easily be made in a loaf pan in a pound cake version without losing any of its goodness.

    The chocolate coating is simply a mixture of chocolate and heavy cream in which we add vegetable oil that gives it a more fluid and shiny texture perfect for decorating this chocolate bundt cake.

    This is a favorite recipe that we love to share with our family at any occasion. All that chocolate is perfect for warming up with a bit of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to sweeten up that full-bodied chocolate taste.

    Slice of chocolate chip bundt cake on a table

    Bundt cake vs regular cake

    The particularity of bundt cakes compared to regular cakes is the unique shape which gives a beautiful cake which is similar to a doughnut and for that, you need to use a bundt pan.

    My favorite and most popular brand of all is Nordicware which have very pretty shapes of bundt pan and in addition, gives every time an incredible result of baking bundt cake recipes.

    But we also notice in this kind of bundt cake as in my recipe of lemon bundt cake, it's texture is dense and moist which would be closer to a pound cake.

    And that's clearly what we love most about this delicious recipe they melt in your mouth and are so comforting with is topping glaze.

    Sliced chocolate chip bundt cake on a plate

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Chocolate cake

    • Flour: Preferably use all purpose flour, no need to use cake flour for this recipe.
    • Cocoa powder: use unsweetened cocoa powder to give it that chocolate flavor.
    • Leavening: A combination of baking powder and baking soda to make the cake rise and give it that softness.
    • Butter: unsalted butter and softened at room temperature.
    • Sucre: A mixture of granulated sugar or powdered sugar and brown sugar for flavoring.
    • Eggs: large and at room temperature.
    • Sour cream: Take it out of the fridge in advance to bring it to room temperature as well. You can also replace it with buttermilk or plain yogurt.
    • Hot coffee: Preferably espresso coffee or possibly just hot water.
    • Chocolate chip: add mini chocolate chips to bring more chocolate to the texture or chocolate chunks.
    • Salt and vanilla extract: essential to perfume and bring out all the flavors.

    Chocolate sauce

    • Chocolate: Use baking chocolate which will melt more easily than chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate.
    • Heavy cream: full fat si possible et à température ambiante.
    • Vegetable oil: optional to add to the liquid ganache to thin it out and make it shinier. Use a neutral oil such as sunflower oil, canola oil or grape seed oil.

    You will find all the quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card found further down on this page.

    Slice of chocolate bundt cake on a plate with a teaspoon

    How to make this chocolate bundt cake with sour cream

    1 - Cake batter

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C and grease a 6-8 cups / 20 cm diameter bundt cake pan with non-stick spray or butter.
    2. In a medium bowl mix together the dry ingredients, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
    3. In another bowl place the butter with the brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla extract and beat at medium speed with an electric whisk for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
    4. Add the eggs one by one, and beat for a few seconds to incorporate them well.
    5. Then add the sour cream, flour mixture, coffee, and add chocolate chips and mix gently with a rubber spatula.

    Tip: Grease the pan perfectly or twice with a spray or butter, making sure to get into every nook and cranny.

    Chocolate bundt cake on a plate after baking

    2- Baking

    1. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 40-50 minutes.
    2. Check the cooking with a toothpick inserted in the center which must come out clean, if not extend the time by a few minutes.
    3. Let the chocolate chip bundt cake cool completely in the pan before unmolding then let it cool completely on a cooling rack.
    4. Place the chocolate bundt cake on a large serving plate before adding the chocolate glaze following the directions below.

    Tip: Let the cake completely cooled or for at least 20 minutes in the pan before unmolding to avoid damage.

    Chocolate bundt cake on is bundt pan before baking

    How to make the chocolate glaze

    Prepare the chocolate glaze just before serving. I recommend using semi-sweet chocolate baking chocolate that melts more easily with heavy cream.

    The ratio is simple, half and half, to which you can add a teaspoon of vegetable oil for a shiny glaze.

    For the process, you can either use the microwave to heat all the ingredients or over a double boiler, which is what I prefer and explain here because I can control the texture of the glaze and not overheat the chocolate.

    In a double boiler

    Place the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips with the heavy cream and oil in a bowl and place over a saucepan containing a little water. The water should not come in contact with the bowl, the steam will melt the ingredients.

    Heat over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and you have a fluid mixture without lumps and very smooth.

    Use the chocolate glaze immediately on your cake, you can reheat it a bit in the microwave if you find the texture thickens.

    Chocolate bundt cake with is chocolate coating on a plate

    Storage and freezing

    At room temperature: You can store this cake at room temperature in a storage box or under plastic wrap, but since its texture is quite moist, I suggest you keep it in the refrigerator instead.

    How to freeze it ? For a longer conservation, this chocolate bundt cake can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months, well covered with plastic wrap or in a conservation box.

    To defrost, simply let it cool down in the fridge or at room temperature or use the defrost function of your microwave to go faster.

    Chocolate chip bundt cake sliced on a large plate with forks

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    Chocolate chip bundt cake recipe with chocolate glaze

    Chocolate chip bundt cake with chocolate glaze


    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 10 servings
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    Description

    A chocolate bundt cake with a dense and melting texture with chocolate chips (for a 6-8 cups bundt cake pan / 20 cm pan) 8- 10 servings


    Ingredients

    Chocolate chip bundt cake

    • 144 g (1 cup) Flour - all-purpose
    • 36 g (⅓ cup) Cocoa powder - unsweetened
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • ½ tsp Baking soda
    • 1 tsp Baking powder
    • 120 g ( 1 stick + 1 tsp) Butter - unsalted and softened 
    • 120 g (½ cup) Sugar - granulated
    • 90 g ( ⅓ cup-) Brown sugar
    • 3 eggs - room temperature
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 120 g ( ½ cup) Sour cream or buttermilk or plain yogurt
    • 90 ml (⅓ cup) Hot coffee - or hot water
    • 100 g (⅓ cup) Chocolate chips - semi-sweet 

    Chocolate glaze

    • 50 g ( 2 oz) Baking chocolate - chopped
    • 50 ml (¼ cup) Heavy cream - full fat
    • 1 tsp Vegetable oil

    Instructions

    Chocolate chip bundt cake

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C and grease a 6-8 cup / 20 cm diameter bundt cake pan with a nonstick spray or butter.
    2. In a bowl mix together the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
    3. In another container place the butter with the brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla and beat with an electric whisk for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
    4. Add the eggs one by one and beat for a few seconds to incorporate them well.
    5. Add the fresh cream, then the dry ingredients, coffee and chocolate chips and mix gently with a spatula.
    6. Pour the mixture into the prepared bundt cake pan and bake for about 40-50 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick by sticking it in the center of the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is done, if not, extend it for a few minutes.
    7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing from the pan.

    Chocolate glaze

    1. Heat the chopped chocolate with the heavy cream and vegetable oil in a double boiler or in the microwave until you have a liquid glaze.
    2. Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the bundt cake and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Storage: Room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Sugar: If you make the bundt cake without the glaze then increase the amount of sugar a little. 

    Sour cream: You can replace it with buttermilk or yogurt. 

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: bundt cake, cake, Dessert
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 338
    • Sugar: 27
    • Sodium: 223
    • Fat: 19
    • Saturated Fat: 11
    • Carbohydrates: 41
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 5
    • Cholesterol: 89

    Keywords: Chocolate bundt cake, chocolate chip bundt cake, chocolate glaze

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    1. Sonya

      December 27, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      This look so delicious. I am a chocolate lover and I must make this lol. Can you use cake flour? I’m not a coffee drinker can I use espresso powder? If yes how much expresso powder?

      Reply
      • Fadela

        December 31, 2021 at 10:14 am

        Hi Sonya, yes you can use cake flour. For the coffee if you don't have a coffee machine you can use espresso powder about the equivalent of a stick 2 teaspoons.

        Reply
    2. Oyan

      January 31, 2022 at 5:23 am

      Hey there very excited to try this recipe but I have two questions.
      1 the brown sugar is it light or dark?
      2 can you convert into cups please? Thank you

      Reply
      • Fadela

        January 31, 2022 at 5:58 pm

        Thank you for your message, so I used dark brown sugar and about the measurements, it's important to weigh the ingredients to make this recipe work, but I'll still convert the amounts to cups .

        Reply

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