Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze
This rich and moist chocolate bundt cake is soft, fluffy, and covered in a silky chocolate glaze that melts into every bite. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a decadent chocolate dessert!
🛒 Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a bundt pan very well to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Mix until smooth.
Slowly pour in hot coffee or hot water and mix gently until the batter becomes glossy.
4️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
5️⃣ Make the Chocolate Glaze
Heat heavy cream until warm.
Pour over chocolate chips and butter.
Stir until smooth and shiny.
6️⃣ Glaze & Serve
Pour glaze over the cooled bundt cake.
Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing.
💡 Tips
- Use coffee instead of water for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep the cake moist.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
❓Q/A
Q: Can I use boxed cake mix?
Yes, but homemade gives richer flavor and texture.
Q: How do I store the cake?
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze without glaze for up to 2 months.