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Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake

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A soft, rich chocolate bundt cake that stays moist and is topped with a glossy chocolate glaze.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/3 cup very hot water
  • 6 oz unsweetened chocolate (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (measured then sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk. Add buttermilk, oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until mostly smooth.
  5. Stir the 6 oz finely chopped unsweetened chocolate into the very hot water until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
  6. Add the hot chocolate mixture to the batter and mix until smooth.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the glaze, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup half-and-half and 1/4 teaspoon salt over low heat.
  11. Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  12. Gradually whisk in 4 cups sifted powdered sugar until smooth. If too thick, add more half-and-half, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  13. Pour glaze evenly over the cooled cake and let set before slicing.

Notes

Ensure to use room-temperature ingredients for the best results. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture.

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