Chocolate Bundt Cake with a Rich Chocolate Glaze and Crunchy Hazelnuts

Chocolate Bundt cake has an elegant ring shape, tender cocoa-rich crumb, glossy chocolate glaze, and chopped hazelnuts.

The recipe starts with a simple cake batter made from eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, vegetable oil, milk, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Once baked, the cake is topped with chocolate glaze prepared with milk, sugar, cocoa, oil, and milk chocolate.

Chocolate lovers will adore this cake, but it is equally suited to family gatherings, birthday celebrations, and weekend baking sessions.

What Is Chocolate Bundt Cake?

Bundt cakes take their name from the Bundt pan, which became widely popular in the 1950s. The distinctive pan became particularly famous after a Bundt cake won recognition in a national baking competition in 1966, helping turn it into a household favourite.

Chocolate Bundt cake is one of the most popular variations because cocoa pairs beautifully with the cake's soft texture and rich flavour.

Pro Tips for the Best Chocolate Bundt Cake

• Cocoa powder and flour can develop stubborn lumps, so sift them before adding them to the wet mixture.
• Baking is more like a friendly science experiment than a guessing game. Use a kitchen scale for the gram measurements whenever possible, especially for flour and cocoa powder.
• A freshly baked Bundt cake is delicate and can break if you rush to remove it. Let it rest in the pan for a couple of minutes before carefully turning it onto a cooling rack.
• Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts over the glaze while it is still slightly tacky. This helps the nuts stick rather than rolling off onto the serving plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Did My Chocolate Bundt Cake Stick to the Pan?

The most common reason is insufficient greasing, especially around the decorative grooves and central tube. Grease every surface thoroughly, allow the cake to rest briefly after baking, and gently loosen the edges if necessary before unmoulding.

Can I Use Dark Chocolate Instead of Milk Chocolate in the Glaze?

Dark chocolate will give the glaze a deeper, less sweet flavour that works with cocoa powder. Depending on the chocolate's cocoa percentage, the glaze may taste more intense and could set a little differently.

Why Is My Chocolate Glaze Too Thin?

The glaze may need more time to cook gently, or the proportions of liquid and chocolate may be affecting its consistency. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until it looks smooth and slightly thickened, taking care not to scorch the milk.

Why Is My Bundt Cake Dry?

Overbaking is one of the most common causes of a dry cake. Incorrect ingredient measurements, too much flour, or excessive mixing can also affect the texture.

How to Store Chocolate Bundt Cake Leftovers

Proper storage helps keep your chocolate Bundt cake moist and enjoyable for several days. Place the cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How to Make Chocolate Bundt Cake 

Step 1

Step 1

Mix eggs with sugar, vanilla sugar, vegetable oil, and milk. Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until the batter looks smooth and chocolate-colored.

Mix eggs with sugar, vanilla sugar, vegetable oil, and milk. Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until the batter looks smooth and chocolate-colored.

Step 2

Step 2

Grease a 25cm Bundt pan and pour in the chocolate batter. Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C (360°F).

Grease a 25cm Bundt pan and pour in the chocolate batter. Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C (360°F).

Step 3

Step 3

Place milk, sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and milk chocolate in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth.

Place milk, sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and milk chocolate in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth.

Step 4

Step 4

Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the donut and let it set.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the donut and let it set.

Step 5

Step 5

Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the top of the cake, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the top of the cake, slice, serve, and enjoy!