SOUR CREAM-MOCHA BUNDT CAKE

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This rich and delicious cake not only holds up for days--it gets even better. Baked with both instant powdered and brewed espresso, it boasts subtle coffee flavor. Sour cream in the batter ensures a moist texture and enhances taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 sticks plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup brewed espresso or very strong coffee
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (5 ounces) very finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (61 percent cacao)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Lightly whipped cream, for serving
Candied Lemon Zest, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Filling: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Stir together cocoa, espresso powder, and granulated sugar.
  • Cake: In a small bowl, mash together 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon cocoa; generously brush a 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan with mixture. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk brewed espresso into remaining 1/2 cup cocoa and espresso powder until smooth; whisk in sour cream.
  • With a mixer on medium-high speed, beat remaining 3 sticks butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with cocoa mixture in two batches. Beat to combine, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in chopped chocolate.
  • Transfer one-third of batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of filling, avoiding edges. Repeat, then finish with remaining one-third of batter, smoothing top with an offset spatula. Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes, then turn cake out onto rack; let cool completely, at least 2 hours.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve, with a dollop of whipped cream and some candied lemon zest.

Sushila Cdy
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This cake is so good, I've made it twice already! It's perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Chali Kapende
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this cake. The sour cream made it moist and flavorful.


Malikmohsin Ali
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This cake was easy to make and very delicious. Everyone at my party loved it!


KHALED ARGOUB
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Made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was gone in a day.


Parbati Paudel
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This bundt cake was dense and moist, with a rich coffee flavor. The glaze was a bit too thick for my taste, so I thinned it out with some milk.


Tohias Loncke
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Moist, decadent, and packed with flavor! This cake is perfect for any occasion.


H.k. THISARA RANDUNU
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Very good recipe. Used a 10 cup bundt pan as suggested and a bundt pan with a tube yielded a slightly taller cake.


Mayloris Charpentier
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I used less sugar next time. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe.


Infamous Davis
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I'm not usually a fan of bundt cakes, but this one was delicious. The sour cream and coffee flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Putul Akter
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This sour cream mocha bundt cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The coffee glaze was the perfect finishing touch.