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Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Bundt Cake Recipe

Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Bundt Cake Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Optional for Topping:

  • Powdered sugar or glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix sour cream and milk in a separate bowl.
  5. Alternate Mixtures: Add dry ingredients and sour cream mixture to butter mixture in three parts, ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Prepare Chocolate Batter: Whisk cocoa powder with hot water in a bowl. Mix 2 cups of batter with cocoa mixture.
  7. Layer and Swirl: Spoon half of vanilla batter into pan, add chocolate batter, then remaining vanilla batter. Swirl with a knife.
  8. 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.

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