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Decadent Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Bundt Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate bundt cake featuring toasted pecans and a subtle hint of bourbon, perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) bourbon
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your bundt pan thoroughly with softened butter and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Slowly pour in the bourbon while mixing on low speed until the batter becomes glossy.
  7. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition.
  8. Fold in the toasted pecans and chocolate chips gently using a rubber spatula.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Grease and dust the bundt pan well with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best results. Toast pecans lightly to enhance flavor. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips gently to maintain batter airiness. Bourbon adds subtle warmth but avoid adding too much to prevent overpowering the cake.

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