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Decadent Salted Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

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A rich and fudgy dark chocolate bundt cake with a subtle sea salt crunch, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g), sifted
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75g), Dutch-processed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227g), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (110g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream (240ml)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed coffee or espresso (120ml), optional
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with softened butter and dust with cocoa powder. Set aside.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Mix the melted chocolate and sour cream into the batter until fully incorporated.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the cooled coffee, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter. The cake will have a slight jiggle.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely.
  11. Just before serving, sprinkle the top lightly with flaky sea salt.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth batter. Do not overmix dry ingredients to avoid toughness. Coffee enhances chocolate flavor but can be omitted. Grease and dust bundt pan well to prevent sticking. Check baking powder freshness if cake is too dense.

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Keywords: dark chocolate bundt cake, salted chocolate cake, fudgy chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, sea salt dessert

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