Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake – Salt & Baker
This Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake from Salt & Baker is a rich and moist dessert that's easy to make yet elegant enough for any occasion. Its deep chocolate flavor and tender crumb make it a favorite among chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50-60 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
2 cups Granulated sugar
¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 ¼ cups Buttermilk
2 Large eggs
½ cup Vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla extract
¾ cup Hot water or coffee
Instructions
- Prepare your bundt pan by greasing it and dusting with cocoa powder
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined
- Add hot water or coffee and mix until smooth
- Pour into prepared bundt pan and tap to remove air bubbles
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness
- Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack
- Prepare glaze, and once the cake is cool, drizzle glaze over the top
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Ensure proper greasing of the bundt pan to prevent sticking.
Optional glazes can enhance flavor.