Description
Indulgent triple chocolate mini bundt cakes deliver a rich chocolate experience in perfectly portioned desserts. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor the layered cocoa intensity and elegant presentation of these miniature treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tsp vinegar)
- ½ cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Mini chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Fresh berries
- Edible gold leaf
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) with rack centered for optimal heat distribution, then thoroughly grease mini bundt pan cavities with butter or nonstick spray, ensuring complete coverage of intricate ridged surfaces.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together, creating a smooth, uniform mixture that will guarantee a delicate cake texture.
- Wet Mixture: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporate eggs, mixing thoroughly to prevent curdling and maintain batter consistency.
- Batter Development: Gently fold sifted dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk, and stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract until the batter becomes rich, glossy, and uniformly dark.
- Baking Process: Distribute batter evenly among bundt pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full, then bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with minimal moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Removal: Allow cakes to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack, ensuring complete release and cooling to room temperature.
- Finishing Touch: Create chocolate glaze by melting chocolate and cream together, then drizzle over cooled cakes, allowing it to cascade down the sides for an elegant presentation.
- Optional Garnish: Enhance visual appeal and flavor by sprinkling additional chocolate shavings or dusting with cocoa powder for a decadent final touch.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain airiness and avoid dense, tough cakes that lose their delicate texture.
- Master Pan Preparation: Thoroughly grease mini bundt pan’s intricate ridges with butter or spray to ensure clean, detailed cake release without sticking.
- Check Doneness Precisely: Use toothpick test carefully, looking for moist crumbs rather than completely clean stick, which indicates perfect moisture balance.
- Temperature Control Matters: Keep oven rack centered and maintain consistent 350F to guarantee even baking and prevent uneven or burned edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg