Christmas Chocolate Bundt Cake
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake with warm spices, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and bring them to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your bundt pan.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, and blend until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is well mixed.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean when done.
Cooling and Serving
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Gently turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally make a chocolate ganache or glaze to serve on top.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week. For longer storage, freeze it for up to three months.