Description
Indulgent chocolate coffee delight bundt cake whisks dessert lovers into a rich, aromatic paradise of deep cocoa and robust espresso notes. Silky ganache drizzle and delicate crumb promise pure bliss with each heavenly slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups brewed coffee
- 6 ounces (170 grams) quality chocolate chips
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (regular or Dutch processed)
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup heavy cream, plus 1-3 tablespoons if needed
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coating a 12-cup bundt pan with non-stick spray to guarantee effortless cake removal.
- Create a rich coffee-cocoa liquid by whisking brewed coffee and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe bowl, heating and stirring at intervals until smooth and integrated. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer, combine granulated sugar, kosher salt, baking soda, eggs, and egg yolk, blending on low speed while periodically scraping the bowl’s interior to ensure uniform mixing.
- Introduce buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mixture, continuing to blend on low speed and maintaining thorough bowl coverage.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour into the batter, mixing at medium speed to develop a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Gently fold the cooled coffee-cocoa liquid into the batter, mixing at medium speed to prevent egg curdling and achieve a consistent color and flavor profile.
- Transfer the completed batter into the prepared bundt pan, distributing evenly to ensure balanced baking.
- Bake on the center oven rack for 50-60 minutes, monitoring for a toothpick test that reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Rest the cake in the pan for approximately 15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction before serving.
Notes
- Brewing coffee with cocoa creates a deep, rich flavor profile that elevates this bundt cake beyond traditional chocolate desserts.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and help create a more consistent, tender cake texture.
- Generously spraying the bundt pan prevents sticking and helps achieve a perfect cake release with intricate pan details.
- Cooling the coffee-cocoa mixture prevents accidentally scrambling eggs when combining ingredients.
- Mixing techniques like scraping bowl sides and using medium speed are crucial for developing a smooth, well-incorporated batter.
- Toothpick testing helps determine precise baking time, preventing over or underbaking this delicate chocolate coffee cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg