CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON BUNDT CAKE WITH MOCHA ICING

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Bundt Cake with Mocha Icing image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Mixer     Chocolate     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder, divided
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously brush 12-to 15-cup nonstick Bundt pan with oil. Whisk 1 cup boiling water, cocoa powder, and 2 teaspoons espresso powder in 2-cup glass measure. Whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla in large bowl to blend. Add eggs; beat to blend. Beat mixture until smooth, about 30 seconds longer. Beat in half of flour mixture, then cocoa mixture. Add remaining flour mixture; beat to blend. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips. Transfer batter to prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool the cake 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack; cool 15 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, stir remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons espresso powder, and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar melts. Remove from heat. Add butter and remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips; stir until butter and chocolate melt. Cool slightly. Using spoon, drizzle icing over cake. Cool cake completely, slice, and serve.

Julie Scriven
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Nadeem Saab
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I made this cake for my vegan friend, and she loved it! I used a vegan butter and milk substitute, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Siyabonga Masiza
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts with a cup of chopped dried cherries. It was a delicious twist on the original recipe.


L A Azad
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This cake is perfect for a brunch or afternoon tea. It's not too heavy, and the flavors are just right.


Yaseen Yousafzai
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I added a cup of chopped walnuts to the batter, and it gave the cake a nice crunch. I also used a chocolate ganache instead of the mocha icing, and it was divine.


Richard Hoorniet
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I made this cake in a 9x13 inch pan instead of a bundt pan, and it turned out great. It was the perfect size for a small gathering.


puja puja
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I had some trouble getting the cake out of the bundt pan, but other than that, this recipe was great. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the icing was delicious.


Shaquan Rene
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Gina Dotson
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The cinnamon flavor really balanced out the chocolate, and the mocha icing was the perfect finishing touch.


Asimali Asimali
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. I'll definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.


Afzal Khajjak
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me. The instructions are clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Usman Farooqi
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and cinnamon is divine, and the mocha icing is rich and decadent. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


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This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful chocolate cinnamon cake, and the mocha icing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.