Calling all chocolate cake lovers. This decadent, chocolatey bundt cake gets its rich color from black cocoa powder (we like using King Arthur Baking Company’s cocoa). To make this cake the perfect Halloween dessert, top with green icing and vibrant flowers for plenty of festive flair.
Black Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened black cocoa powder, or Dutch process cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 c. vegetable or canola oil
1 c. ice water
3 large eggs
1 c. sour cream, divided
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 c. confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Green food coloring, optional
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F and spray 12-cup Bundt cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In second large bowl, using electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whisk together butter and oil. Add iced water and whisk until well combined, about 1 min. Reduce mixer speed to low and add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until incorporated. Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and vanilla. With mixer running, gradually add flour mixture.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 min. Let cool on wire rack 10 min., then remove from pan and let cool completely.
While cake cools, add remaining 1/2 cup sour cream to large bowl and whisk in sifted confectioners’ sugar until completely smooth, then tint green if desired. Drizzle over top of cake.
As published on GoodHousekeeping.com.