Salted Chocolate Bundt Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm bundt pan and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk well to combine.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Let cool slightly.

6. 6

   Whisk the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

   Tip: Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.

   Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.

9. 9

   Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Rotate the pan halfway through baking.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

    Tip: Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    To make the flaky salt crust, mix the flaky salt with a pinch of sugar in a small bowl.

    Tip: Gently press the mixture into the cake to adhere.