Salted Chocolate Bundt Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to cake when I want something decadent but not fussy. The combination of rich chocolate with a surprising hit of salt is absolutely addictive, and honestly, it comes together in under an hour. I love using Greek yogurt here because it keeps the cake incredibly moist while adding a touch of protein, so it feels a bit more wholesome than your typical cake. The best part? This recipe is straightforward enough that you can have it baking before you've even finished your morning coffee. No fancy techniques required, just mix, pour, and let your oven do the work.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsweetened cocoa powder
- 120unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 150plain greek yogurt
- 20flaky salt
- 10 mLvanilla extract
- 5salt
- 200semisweet chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm bundt pan and set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk well to combine.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Beat until smooth.
- 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
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
Whisk the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 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
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 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.
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