Double Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

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Bust out your bundt pans bakers! This rich and decadent double chocolate chip bundt cake is full of moist, fudgy chocolate flavor and is perfect for all of your cake eating occasions. Top it with a drizzle of silky smooth dark chocolate ganache for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert. 

Hello holidazzze!!! The countdown to Christmas is on bakers! Quarantine 2.o or not, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. This year might look a little different but Christmas will forever be my favorite and I for one am looking forward to enjoying all the magic that comes with the holiday season. I’m here for the twinkly lights, the campy Christmas songs and aaallll the chocolate. Sure we need peppermint and gingerbread, maybe a little eggnog cocktail and a cranberry loaf or two. But most of all we need CHOCOLATE! If you’re like me you’ve still got presents to wrap and stockings to stuff so I’ll cut right to the chase and tell you how to make this double chocolate chip bundt cake. Break out your bundt pans friends, this one’s a keeper!

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE

Flour. The recipe calls for regular all purpose flour, nothing fancy. Be sure to spoon and level the flour to be sure your cake doesn’t turn out dry. Or better yet, weigh your flour using a digital kitchen scale.

Butter. Use a good quality unsalted butter at room temperature for best results. Set your butter out at least an hour before baking.

Eggs. This recipe uses 4 large eggs which helps give rise and moisture to the cake. Eggs should be at room temperature along with the butter and sour cream.

Cocoa powder. For a dark color and rich chocolate taste I like to use Ghirardelli Dutch process cocoa powder. The flavor is exceptional. Make sure to sift the cocoa powder so it incorporates into the batter smoothly.

Sugar. We’ll use both brown sugar and regular granulated sugar for the perfect touch of sweetness. 

Baking powder + soda. We’ll use both leaveners in this bundt to help give the cake texture and rise. Don’t forget to check the expiration dates to be sure they are fresh!

Chocolate. This cake is loaded with chocolate and it you can count on it for those occasions when you need a dessert to impress. The cake itself is full of rich, chocolate flavor and topped with a positively irresistible silky smooth chocolate ganache. The cake is sweet, but not too sweet thanks to Ghirardelli’s 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips. Ghirardelli’s bittersweet chocolate chips are my go-to for just about anything that calls for chocolate. They have a decadent flavor and luxuriously smooth texture that makes everything from cookies to cakes extra delicious. 

Sour Cream. Thanks to a generous dollop of sour cream this cake comes out super soft and moist. If you don’t have sour cream, substitute full fat greek yogurt. 

Espresso. The espresso serves to help the cocoa powder to bloom which in turn enhances the flavor of the chocolate. If you don’t have espresso you can substitute hot, strong coffee or hot water. 

Vanilla. A good quality vanilla extract is important for the very best flavor. 

Salt. Just a pinch helps balance the sweetness of the cake. I use regular table salt but you can also use finely ground sea salt if you have it.

BEFORE YOU BUNDT

This double chocolate chip bundt cake is easy to make and even easier to decorate. This is one recipe you’ll want to keep in your back pocket for all of those special occasions that call for cake. While this bundt cake might look fancy, she’s anything but. Read my notes below for the very best bundt every single time. 

Prep your pan. This is a non-negotiable step when it comes to baking a bundt. I find that if you are using a quality nonstick bundt pan {Nordicware is my go-to}, all you need is a generous coating of non-stick baking spray to ensure a clean release of the cake once baked. Spray the pan with large, sweeping motions and don’t allow the non-stick spray to pool in the bottom of the pan. 

Use room temperature ingredients. Simply put, cold ingredients don’t mix well and you’ll risk ending up with a lumpy, bumpy batter. Use room temperature butter, eggs and sour cream for best results.

Do not over mix. Be careful not to over mix your batter or the bundt may be dense and gummy. When incorporating the dry ingredients into the egg and butter mixture, do so with as few turns of the mixer as possible. I like to stir in the hot coffee and chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon or spatula. 

Release the air bubbles. To release the air bubbles in your batter before baking, firmly tap the filled bundt pan on the counter top several times. This will help to release any bubbles and gaps in the batter and helps create a perfect crumb.

Do not over bake. No two ovens are the same so while my cake bakes in 45 minutes, your cake may take 42 or 48 minutes. I like to check the cake around the 35 minute mark and if the top appears dark and the edges are beginning to brown, cover the top of the bundt loosely with a piece of aluminum foil. The cake is baked when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with just a few crumbs remaining. 

The big reveal. Okay, so your cake is baked and you’ve cooled it for exactly 10 minutes. Now it’s time for the moment of truth. It’s nerve-racking no doubt, but if you prepped your pan correctly and baked the cake perfectly, you’ll be good to go. To invert the cake, place a wire cooling rack or cake plate over the bundt pan and in one motion flip it over 180 degrees. The cake should release immediately. If today is not your lucky day and the cake does not fall away from the pan right away, flip it back over and give it a few more minutes to cool before trying again. If the cake still sticks to the bottom of the pan, do your best to salvage the pieces you can and patch it together with extra glaze. It will still taste delicious, promise!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE

I love a slice of cake, but if it’s a bundt, I probably want two. This cake is as pretty as it is delicious and it could not be easier to throw together at a moment’s notice. To make this bundt cake we start by whipping the butter until it’s pale and creamy. Add the sugars and cream together with the butter until light and fluffy. Next we scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the eggs. Be sure to incorporate each egg completely before adding the next. In goes the vanilla {use the good stuff!} before we alternate the dry ingredients with the sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture for best results. Finally, we stir in the hot espresso to create a dreamy batter that bakes up moist and chocolatey. Before filling the bundt mold, stir in a cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips for an extra moist and chocolatey cake. Spoon the batter into the bundt pan and tap it firmly on the countertop to release any air bubbles. We’ll bake the cake for about 45 minutes, until the edges are set and the cake springs back and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  

HOW TO STORE YOUR BUNDT CAKE

It’s worth noting that this bundt is the perfect dessert to make ahead. Thanks to a generous helping of sour cream and extra chocolate chips, it will stay moist and fudgy long after it’s made so store any leftovers tightly covered in a cool, dry place. You’ll be equally happy to know this double chocolate chip bundt cake is super freezer friendly. Simply wrap the slices in a double layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil for safe keeping. Defrost and room temperature, glaze and serve with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

I hope you’ll give this double chocolate chip bundt cake a try for your holiday dessert. Or bookmark the recipe for any celebration worthy of cake. Here’s hoping there are a lot more of those in 2021! If you make this cake, I’d love to know what you think so leave a comment below. 

Happy Holidays and happy baking!

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