Description
A rich and festive chocolate holiday Bundt cake with a moist crumb and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting or glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Slowly stir in hot coffee or hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze before serving.
Notes
- Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but water works as well.
- Ensure the Bundt pan is well-greased to prevent sticking.
- Can be topped with ganache or holiday sprinkles for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg