Chocolate Bundt Cake

Serve this Chocolate Bundt Cake all throughout the holiday season. It’s moist, rich and decadent, topped off with an easy frosting.

One thing I love about bundt cakes it that they are so pretty! Plus, they are so easy to make. This Chocolate Bundt Cake is chocolatey, moist, rich and decadent and it’s topped off with a fudge like frosting! Attention chocolate lovers, you’re going to LOVE this cake!

The main ingredients of this cake are chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix and sour cream. This combination renders a very moist cake. In addition, it takes just minutes to whip up. This pretty and festive cake is perfect any time during the holiday season. Change out the sprinkles and make it for any special occasion!

Tips for a perfect bundt cake

Invest in a good bundt pan I have a few bundt pans but my favorite is the Nordic Ware Pro Cast Original Bundt Pan . It’s relatively inexpensive, not too heavy and most importantly, I like the way the cake looks after it’s finished. 

Prepare the bundt pan Spray the bundt pan with baking spray with flour. Hands down this is the best and easiest way to ensure that your cake won’t stick. Spray the bundt pan well. 

Fill the Pan
Spoon the batter into the pan. This will help to prevent bubbles to form. In addition, gently tap the pan on your work surface to release any bubbles that may have gotten trapped inside the batter. 

Check the Cake-How to tell it’s done
Keep your oven door closed. Only open the oven when you want to test the cake for doneness. Heat escapes when you open the oven door and may prolong baking time. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes clean or with a few crumbs on it, your cake is done. 

Cool Off
Let the cake sit in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, depending on size, before removing it from the pan. Don’t let it cool off completely. Most cakes are most easily removed from the pan if they are still warm. For most pans, run a thin, flat knife around the edge of the pan or gently tap the pan on your work surface to help dislodge the cake. Place your wire rack on top of the cake pan and flip over. Continue to cool on the wire rack. 

Chocolate Bundt Cake-Ingredients

• 1 package chocolate cake mix (i.e. Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake mix)
• 1 package chocolate instant pudding mix (3.9 oz)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• baking spray with flour

Frosting

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

Instructions

Cake

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray bundt pan well with baking spray with flour. 
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake mix, pudding mix and sugar. 
• Add vegetable oil, water, eggs and sour cream and whisk until smooth.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. 
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Place your wire rack on top of the cake pan and flip over. Continue to cool on the wire rack for about 45 minutes.

Frosting

• In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add chocolate chips and whipping cream. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. 
• Let stand for about 10-15 minutes. 
• Drizzle or spread over cake.
• Top with holiday sprinkles.
• Cut and serve.
• Enjoy!

For additional bundt cakes try:

Banana Bundt Cake with Nutella Frosting

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bundt Cake

Mini Blueberry Bundt Cakes

Raspberry Bundt Coffee Cake

Rice Krispie Halloween Bundt Cake

Simple Mini Spiced Pumpkin Cakes