Indulge in the decadent swirls of chocolate and vanilla with this moist and flavorful Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Bundt Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress your guests.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
3cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1cup unsalted butter, softened
2cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1cup sour cream
1/2cup milk
1/2cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4cup hot water
Optional for Topping:
Powdered sugar or glaze
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix sour cream and milk in a separate bowl.
Alternate Mixtures: Add dry ingredients and sour cream mixture to butter mixture in three parts, ending with dry ingredients.
Prepare Chocolate Batter: Whisk cocoa powder with hot water in a bowl. Mix 2 cups of batter with cocoa mixture.
Layer and Swirl: Spoon half of vanilla batter into pan, add chocolate batter, then remaining vanilla batter. Swirl with a knife.
Bake and Cool: Bake for 50-60 minutes, cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool. Top with powdered sugar or glaze.
Notes
For added richness, include 1/2 cup chocolate chips in the chocolate batter.
This cake stays moist for days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.