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This black chocolate bundt cake uses black cocoa powder in the cake and the glaze, so it turns out black as night!
Black cocoa powder is the intensely dark cocoa powder that is used to make Oreos. It has become more common recently; I get mine from Bulk Barn.
This cake is really easy to whip up; you don’t even need an electric mixer! The black chocolate bundt cake uses melted butter, so you can mix everything together by hand with a whisk. If you don’t have yogurt, you can substitute it with sour cream or plain kefir. Try using a flavoured yogurt, like cappuccino or raspberry for a boost of complementary flavour! If you decide you want a more mocha-flavoured cake, use strong brewed coffee instead of the water in the cake batter.
Don’t worry that the cake won’t rise; the baking soda and yogurt react to make this cake light, fluffy, and very moist.
When making the glaze, start by adding just 3 Tbsp of cream. You don’t want the glaze to be too runny! It should seem very thick and should ooze slowly down the side of the cake. I love this glaze recipe because it uses cocoa powder; sometimes I don’t have solid chocolate that many recipes call for.
Serve this cake plain with a cup of tea or coffee, or dress it up with homemade whipped cream!
Black Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup black cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs large
- 1/2 cup yogurt full fat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tbsp black cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 Tbsp 10% cream as needed
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- In a small pot, melt the butter. Add the water and salt and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking soda.
- Whisk in the butter mixture, until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs, one at a time.
- Whisk in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Scrape the batter evenly into the bundt pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack.
- Invert onto a rack and let cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- Whisk the powdered sugar, cooca, vanilla, and 3 Tbsp of cream together. You may need to add a bit more to get the right consistency. The glaze should be thick but be able to slowly flow down the side of the cake.
- Once the cake is cool, spoon the glaze over the cake and let it drip slowly down the sides.
- Serve with a side of whipped cream!
This looks so good. Thanks. #SeniSal
This looks so tempting – will add it to the recipes we want to try with my aspiring chef son #MMBC
I’ve never heard of black cocoa powder. I learn something new every day! The cake looks decadent and yummy! I’m visiting from Craftastic Monday.
It looks absolutely delicious! I could have a slice (or a few) right now…
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Looks delicious! I am bookmarking this one to make for a special occasion. Thank you!
We love black out cake at our house! That does look super simple and delicious. Thanks for joining Meatless Monday today
I’m not sure how but I never knew they used black cocoa to make Oreos! This cake looks fabulous and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for that cocoa. Pinned.
Looks so rich and delicious, I’d love a slice!
Thank you for linking up with us for Meatless Monday and sharing!
This cake looks yummy. Thanks for sharing your recipe, from one Torontonian to another 🙂 #senisal
This looks delicious. It’s making my mouth water now. I love everything chocolate. 🙂
Hi Meinhilde! This looks SO good. I’m going to poke around on your website to see if you have some fudge recipes. I’m on the lookout for some new ones to try. Thank you for linking up today. I think you’re trying to entice me and my quilting friends! HAHA! ~smile~ Roseanne
This cake looks amazing!!! I’ll have to try this!
Very, very good ! My sons loved it, so did my neighbours !
Re: The recipy: Cocoa powder is not mentioned, but I included it with the other dry stuff..
Check it out:
For the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
In a small pot, melt the butter. Add the water and salt and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Whisk in the butter mixture, until smooth.
Whisk in the eggs, one at a time.
Whisk in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
Scrape the batter evenly into the bundt pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack.
Invert onto a rack and let cool completely.
Glad to hear it! And thanks for pointing out the error; we’ve fixed it!
Sounds great and looks delicious! I will run this past DH, my official taste-tester and baked goods lover, to see what he thinks. 🙂
Ohhhh this looks lovely! I have not had a good chocolate cake in a while, about time I made my own and enjoyed it with a good cuppa! Thanks for the recipe! Sim x #TrafficJamWeekend
Busy week ahead but determined to make this next weekend #ThatFridayLinky
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I haven’t tried using or even seeing black cocoa powder in the grocery. It seems very interesting and this cakes looks absolutely beautiful and I am sure it is delicious! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
What a beautiful cake! It looks so rich and delicious. It’s lovely to discover your blog. I was born in Kitchener, so know Toronto very well! I’ve lived in the UK for 30 years but we visit often. Thank you for sharing at the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
This sounds delicious! Thanks for linking up to Thinking Out Loud Thursday. Can’t wait to make this.
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I’m not a huge sweet eater but this cake looks like something I could happily sink my teeth into! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a wonderful week.
This sounds (and looks) so good. I’ve used black cocoa for homemade chocolate pudding and I have it in the house. I am not a big fan of glaze but again, it looks so wonderful.
Wow, this cake looks so yummy! Congratulations, you are being featured on Over The Moon Linky Party.
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Bev
That cake looks lovely, I wonder how it would work with gluten free flour? Thanks for linking up with #pocolo and hope to see you back later this week
oh my goodness, I wish I could still eat these sweet treats! #trafficjamweekend
This cake looks so rich and yummy and would be perfect with coffee or a glass of milk. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This looks great – save me a slice! Thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
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Your post is featured on the Top Ten Views this week on Full Plate Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us, and come back soon!
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Your cake looks so good! Thanks for sharing with us at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make link party. I’ll be using it as one of my features this week!
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