Whip up this chocolate Bundt cake recipe with yummy chocolate glaze for your next special event. The recipe is from scratch, but comes together quick and easily to make a moist chocolate cake.
There is something so inviting about a beautiful Bundt cake. They are pretty based on the pan rather than hours of decorating and they are usually pretty easy to put together as well.
So they are perfect for celebrations or busy days. This rich chocolaty cake is no exception.
The batter comes together in just a few minutes. It bakes to perfection in a pretty fluted pan.
I used a pretty classic Bundt pan this time, but you could use your favorite shape. A pretty rose shaped pan or our heritage bundt pan would also be great options.
The resulting cake is tender and moist. It has a rich chocolate flavor.
The fudge like icing takes it to the next level. It takes just a few ingredients and has deep chocolate flavor that isn’t too sweet.
That’s all it takes to make a tasty impression. So what are you waiting for?
The batter
Putting together the batter for this chocolate bundt cake is super simple. Just cream together some butter, sugar and brown sugar until it is light and fluffy.
Add some eggs, vanilla and your base is ready. Stir in a mix of flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa powder.
Add a little buttermilk to help get that tender crumb. Don’t worry if you don’t have buttermilk though, you can get a similar result by souring some milk with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice.
That’s it! Yout batter is ready to go in the pan.
Preparing your pan
If you have a favorite way to prepare bundt pans, do what works for you. I tend to reach for the baking spray with flour in it.
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The only tip for using the flour spray is to wait until the batter is ready. Spraying your pan too soon may result in dripping and pooling.
You can use the TikTok hack for making your own pan release if you want. Just mix together shortening, flour and oil and apply it to the inside of your pan.
Another great way to prepare a bundt pan for a chocolate cake is to grease it with butter or shortening and dust it with cocoa powder. That will ensure you get a pretty chocolate crust, so specks of visible flour.
Make sure to get every nook and cranny. Don’t forget to grease the center stem.
When the cake is baked, cool it in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows the cake to firm up a bit.
Don’t wait much longer than that though. The cake will slide out more easily while the pan is still warm.
Place your wire rack over the bundt pan and flip it over. The cake should slip right out.
Chocolate Ganache Glaze
The chocolate icing on this cake is super simple and really rich. Just warm up some heavy creamy with a bit of corn syrup.
Add some chocolate and let it melt a quick stir is all it takes to turn it into a fudgy glaze. Drizzle it slowly over your cake.
It is going to look amazing already. Because it looked a bit like a donut, I reached for some chocolate sprinkles.
You could also sprinkle on some mini chocolate chips. Or leave it plain, it is going to be delicious and beautiful no matter what.
Storage
Keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can freeze the cake for longer storage.
Homemade Chocolate Bundt Cake With Rich Chocolate Glaze
Ingredients
Cake
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups buttermilk*
Glaze
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan using your favorite method.
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.3 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt until combined and lump free.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, 1½ teaspoons baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add half of flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add half of the milk, mixing until just incorporated.1½ cups buttermilk*
- Repeat with remaining flour and milk.
- Pour the cake batter into prepared pan and bake 35-40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool 10 minutes in pan before tipping out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make glaze, heat cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Top with sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.½ cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons corn syrup, 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Notes
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It makes me so happy to see a beautiful Bundt cake without that nasty box of pudding. Your cake looks like chocolate perfection
And it’s still really moist and delicious!