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Ina Garten Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

Ina Garten Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

This chocolate Bundt cake is a classic dessert made with cocoa powder, sour cream for moisture, and a luscious chocolate glaze. It’s easy to prepare and delivers a show-stopping centerpiece for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups
  • Cocoa powder – ¾ cup (unsweetened)
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter – 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
  • Granulated sugar – 2 cups
  • Eggs – 4 large
  • Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
  • Sour cream – 1 cup
  • Strong brewed coffee – 1 cup (cooled)

For the Chocolate Glaze

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1 cup
  • Heavy cream – ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Instructions

Prepare the Bundt Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 10-12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugar

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Reduce the mixer speed to low. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the sour cream to the butter mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Gradually mix in the cooled coffee until the batter is smooth.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Glaze

  • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  • Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Glaze the Cake

  • Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the chocolate glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Serve

  • Slice the cake and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.