Description
This isn’t your everyday chocolate cake—it’s a rich, moist bundt cake made with chocolate milk that amps up the chocolate flavor while keeping it incredibly tender. Think of it as a chocolate lover’s dream with a tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or just because. No fancy frosting needed, but a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate glaze takes it next-level.
Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ¼ tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup chocolate milk (the richer, the better—whole milk or even chocolate oat milk works!)
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Pan & Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly so the cake releases perfectly.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter + Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 4: Add Eggs + Vanilla
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Step 5: Combine Wet + Dry
Add the dry ingredients in three parts alternating with the chocolate milk in two parts—start and end with the dry. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix!).
Step 6: Bake That Beauty
Pour batter into your prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool + Release
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
– Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
– Drizzle with melted chocolate or chocolate ganache for extra decadence.
– Serve with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
– Pair with a cup of strong coffee or milk for a classic combo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~370 per serving
- Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Protein: ~5g