This chocolate Bundt cake is rich and moist with a perfect crumb and a delicious chocolate glaze that hardens with a beautiful shine. This chocolate Bundt cake recipe is easy to make from scratch with simple ingredients.
Rub softened butter into every crack and cranny of your Bundt pan.
Use a small sifter to lightly dust the butter with flour, turn it to evenly distribute it in the pan. Set aside.
Make the chocolate Bundt Cake
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, sea salt and espresso powder. Set aside
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, canola oil, eggs, sour cream, milk and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
Add mini chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Use a spatula to even out the top and lightly tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few crumbs (larger Bundt pans will require a shorter bake time).
Place the Bundt pan on a wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature.
Once cool, carefully run a knife around the edges and center of the cake (where the cake meets the pan) to release it. Then, place a wire cooling rack on the bottom of the pan and invert it, resting the pan on the cooling rack. Gently release the Bundt cake and let it cool completely.
Make the Glaze
Heat heavy cream until just about to boil.
Turn off heat and add corn syrup, sea salt and chocolate and whisk until smooth.
Assemble & Serve
Pour over cake.
Let set at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator until the glaze has hardened.
Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
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Ingredient Substitution Notes
All-purpose flour. Cake flour or bread flour can be used in place of all-purpose flour.
Granulated sugar. There isn't a substitute for the sugar. I suggest regular white sugar or organic cane sugar for the best results.
Espresso powder. You can substitute instant coffee
Salted butter. You can replace the salted butter with more canola oil, however the flavor from the butter makes this chocolate Bundt cake delicious. You can use unsalted butter.
Canola oil. Oil keeps this cake moist. You can substitute equal amounts of melted butter or another neutral oil if desired, however canola oil will yield the best results.
Sour cream. Full-fat, plain Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream. I recommend using full-fat ingredients for the richest, most moist chocolate cake.
Whole milk. Again, I am an advocate for using full-fat whole milk in this chocolate Bundt cake recipe. You can substitute 2% milk but nothing with a lower fat content.
Vanilla extract. You can use a different extract such as almond, peppermint, orange, etc. if you prefer a flavored Bundt cake.
Mini chocolate chips. These are an absolute must. Regular-sized chocolate chips sink to the bottom of the cake while baking. Be sure to use mini chips for the best results.
StoreStore any leftover chocolate Bundt cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.FreezeYou can freeze individual slices, or the entire cake, for up to 2 months. Just be sure to wrap it well and store it in an airtight container or plastic bag.