Description
This Halloween Bundt Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with a blend of cocoa powder and brown sugar, it boasts deep chocolate flavor with a tender crumb. Baked in a Bundt pan for a classic ring shape, it’s easy to prepare and yields 12 delicious slices.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking your cake evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and help with an easy release after baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and buttermilk, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake tender.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the Bundt pan is well greased, especially in any intricate designs, to avoid sticking.
- You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice if needed.
- Check doneness early at 50 minutes as oven temperatures can vary.
- This cake pairs well with a dusting of powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or spooky Halloween-themed decorations.
- Store leftover cake tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
