Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our collection of chocolate bundt cakes, each boasting a reduced sugar content for a guilt-free indulgence. From the classic chocolate bundt cake with its rich, decadent flavor to the unique chocolate peppermint bundt cake with its refreshing peppermint glaze, these recipes offer a variety of options to satisfy your sweet cravings.
For those who prefer a traditional treat, the classic chocolate bundt cake is a timeless choice. With its moist and tender crumb and a luscious chocolate glaze, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. If you're seeking a more festive option, the chocolate peppermint bundt cake is the perfect choice. The combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint creates a delightful taste sensation that is perfect for the holiday season.
PEPPERMINT TEA CHOCOLATE CAKE
Made with a cup of mint tea, this is a very moist cake. Since there's a hint of mint in the cake, I drizzle the top with a chocolate-mint glaze.
Provided by JenniferLL
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Steep tea bags in the water for 5 minutes. Squeeze tea bags over the saucepan and discard. Bring tea to a boil.
- Combine butter and chocolate in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the hot tea; whisk until melted. Beat in sugar and egg yolks using an electric mixer.
- Mix sour cream and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Add to the batter, mixing well. Mix in flour and baking powder.
- Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Make glaze while the cake is cooling. Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in half-and-half until blended. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 176.1 mg, Sugar 31.9 g
REDUCED-SUGAR CHOCOLATE BUNDT® CAKE WITH PEPPERMINT GLAZE
Nothing dresses up chocolate cake for the holidays quite like a simple white chocolate-peppermint glaze. If desired, sprinkle cake with peppermint candies.
Provided by In The Raw
Categories In The Raw® Sweeteners
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally butter a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®). Place some sugar inside the pan and rotate to coat evenly. Shake out excess.
- In a large bowl, whisk to combine sugar, stevia, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add coffee, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla; whisk to combine.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack, removing cake pan. Let cake cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Take off heat, add white chocolate, cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, then stir in peppermint extract. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour glaze over cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 244.8 mg, Sugar 27.6 g
CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE WITH PEPPERMINT GLAZE
I love making this just when the Christmas season starts - it totally gets me in the spirit of the holidays! (This actually tastes better the next day, in my opinion)
Provided by Daymented
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
- Grease and flour a Bundt pan- mix the cocoa with the flour so it doesn't leave a white coating on the cake.
- Combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, water, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Beat until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour- but check it after 55 minutes just in case.
- Allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar with peppermint extract (to taste- adjust as necessary), then mix a few drops of hot water.
- Stir stir stir.
- If it's too thick, add another couple drops of water.
- Drizzle over turned out cake.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes, if you got`em.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly.
- For a richer glaze, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch pan.
- This cake is also delicious without the glaze. If you prefer a less sweet cake, you can omit the glaze altogether.
Conclusion:
This reduced-sugar chocolate bundt cake with peppermint glaze is a delicious and festive dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and chocolatey, with just the right amount of sweetness. The peppermint glaze adds a refreshing touch that complements the chocolate perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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