Hot Cocoa Cake

A rich and decadent chocolate Bundt cake made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a hint of coffee. This moist cake combines sour cream and butter for an incredibly tender crumb.

12 servings
1 hr 35 min

Ingredients

  • 2⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 whole large eggs
  • 3 whole egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp instant coffee powder
  • 2 Tbsp hot water
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate
  • chocolate chips

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar and butter on medium speed until the mixture resembles wet sand. Add the sour cream and mix in well. Add the eggs and then the egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each egg is added. Once all of the eggs are in, add the vanilla extract.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Combine the coffee powder with the hot water. Add to the mixing bowl.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until homogeneous.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Remove the bowl from the mixer and sift the dry ingredients into the mixture. Use a spatula to mix gently until all of the ingredients are completely combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix gently until evenly.

    8 min

  6. 6.

    Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then release onto a cake circle or a plate.

    65 min