Description
This Rich Black Cocoa Cake is an easy chocolate dessert recipe that uses black cocoa powder for a striking dark color and a smooth, Oreo-like flavor. A moist and tender Bundt cake.
Ingredients
For the Black Cocoa Cake:3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup black cocoa powder, sifted1.5 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened3 large eggs, room temperature1.5 cups buttermilk, room temperature2 tsp vanilla extractFor the Vanilla Glaze:1 cup powdered sugar2-3 tbsp milk or cream1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.2. Mix Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sifted black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).4. Add Eggs: Add the room-temperature eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl and mix in the vanilla extract.5. Alternate Wet and Dry: On low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk in two additions (Dry, Wet, Dry, Wet, Dry). Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.6. Fill Pan: Pour the thick batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread evenly.7. Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the Bundt pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes.9. Invert: Place the wire rack over the pan and carefully flip to release the cake. Let the cake cool completely on the rack.10. Glaze: Once cool, whisk the glaze ingredients (powdered sugar, milk, vanilla) until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the Bundt cake.
Notes
Greasing the Pan: Be extremely thorough when greasing your Bundt pan. Every nook and cranny must be greased and floured to prevent sticking.Black Cocoa: This cocoa is essential for the color and flavor. It is alkaline, which is why the recipe requires an acid (buttermilk) to react with the baking soda.Alternating Ingredients: This technique is key to a tender crumb. It prevents the gluten from being overworked.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 50 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
