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Chocolate Bundt cake recipe

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate Bundt cake…yes, that really is a lot of chocolate. If you’re a serious chocolate lover, this cake is right up your alley. It’s rich, indulgent, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor in every bite.

The recipe uses three different chocolate elements: chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, and chocolate chips. The pudding mix helps make the cake especially moist, while the chocolate chips melt slightly as the cake bakes, adding little pockets of extra chocolate throughout. And while the cake doesn’t really need more chocolate, you pour a smooth chocolate glaze over the top for that extra indulgence.

I’ll admit I don’t usually rely on box mixes because I tend to prefer baking cakes from scratch. But for this recipe I gave it a try, and it definitely saves time without sacrificing flavor. The mix is a great base, and the other ingredients elevate it into something that tastes much more homemade.

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The result is a moist, rich Bundt cake that’s hard to resist. It’s definitely a lot, though, so smaller slices are the way to go. If you’re looking for a quick, easy dessert that delivers big chocolate flavor, add this cake to your baking list. Enjoy.

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Chocolate Bundt cake

Chocolate Bundt cake recipe

  • Author: Bobby
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
  • Yield: 14 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking

Description

An ultra-rich chocolate Bundt cake made with cake mix, pudding, and chocolate chips for a deeply moist texture and intense chocolate flavor in every slice.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devils food cake mix
  • 1 (5.9 ounces) package instantly chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup of vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • A 1/2 cup of warm water
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Do the prep. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  2. Mix the batter. In a large bowl combine the devil’s food cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth, then fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Fill the pan. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool the cake. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan.

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