Perfect Chocolate Bundt Cake

Hi.  We need to talk.  It’s about a cake.

Turns out there are 17 days left in this semester.  There are several papers and exams between me and my end-of-term victory dance.  That’s why this cake is so important.

The cake you see before you is quite possibly the most perfect chocolate cake I have ever laid eyes on.  It also happens to be a bundt cake, which resembles a giant donut.  Major plus.

Nevermind the sloppy mess of frosting on top.  It is delicious nonetheless.

This humble bundt cake is insanely moist, soft, chocolatey, and decadent.  It is basically a pillow of happiness, and it is very good for your soul and your sanity.

If you know what’s good for you, you’ll get to work on it right away.  Or you’ll come over and help me eat this one.

For the cake (adapted from Joy the Baker):

1 1/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. brewed coffee

3/4 C. unsweetened cocoa powder

2 1/4 C. sugar

1 1/4 tsps. kosher salt

2 1/2 tsps. baking soda

2 whole eggs

1 egg yolk

1 1/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. whole milk

1 C. olive oil

1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract

2 1/2 C. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
3. Bring brewed coffee and cocoa powder to boil in a small saucepan, whisking frequently.  Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
4. Whisk sugar, salt, baking soda, eggs, and egg yolk for 1 minute (by hand or in a stand mixer).
5. Add milk, oil, and vanilla, and continue mixing for another minute.
6. Gradually add flour and continue mixing until combined. 
7. Add cooled cocoa mixture and continue mixing until completely combined.
8. Pour batter into bundt pan and bake for about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
9. Let cool completely and then invert onto a plate or cooling rack.

For the frosting (adapted from One Perfect Bite)

1 C. powdered sugar

2 Tbsp. brewed coffee

1/2 C. unsweetened cocoa powder

Pinch of salt

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 to 2 Tbsp. water

1. Combine powdered sugar and coffee in saucepan and whisk until smooth.
2. Mix cocoa and salt in a small bowl.
3. Add cocoa mixture and olive oil into sugar mixture and stir until combined.  
4. Place saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until warm.
5. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp. of water to thin mixture to desired consistency.
6. Spread or drizzle over top of cake.

Enjoy!

(by lisasanchez)