A deliciously rich Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake covered in a creamy two-ingredient chocolate ganache. With a rich, velvety texture, this is hands-down my favourite chocolate cake recipe.
Sometimes life calls for chocolate cake.
Especially when it’s dripping with dark chocolate ganache. This Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake is one of those amazing homemade desserts that everyone will just love.
The chocolate cake has a velvety texture and the addition of sour cream adds lovely depth of flavour. Simple, sweet and perfect for chocoholics like you and me.
I’ll be honest with you. This Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake is my go-to cake. Any dinner party, birthday or celebration, this is the cake I’ll take. Not only is it beautiful, it’s a total crowdpleaser. I mean, who doesn’t love a big slice of chocolate cake?
Especially when its coated with creamy chocolate ganache. That’s the other reason why I love it. Instead of whipping up a big bowl of frosting, all you need to do is make a two-ingredient chocolate ganache – one that pairs perfectly with the moist cocoa-laden cake.
How to make chocolate ganache
Have you ever made chocolate ganache before? You are going to love it. I use it all the time to make drips on my layer cakes or to make the perfect Chocolate Tart or creamy Chocolate Truffles. It tastes amazing and is extremely versatile when it comes to desserts.
So, all you need to do it chop your chocolate by hand – yes, you can use milk, white or dark chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate as it is just sweet enough. You can also use chocolate chips. Then pour over hot cream. You can warm your cream in the microwave or on the stovetop. You don’t want to boil it, you just want it hot to the touch.
Leave your ganache to sit for approximately 5 minutes, before whisking until smooth. Voila! Two ingredient chocolate ganache.
The ratio of chocolate to cream will vary, depending on what you are using it for. A little less cream, will make a thicker ganache, while more cream, a drippy ganache. Your ganache will firm up over time and should be stored in the fridge, if you’re not using it straight away. It never lasts long in my house.
How to get a cake out of a bundt pan
Have you ever had your cake stick to your bundt pan? It can be so disappointing after all your hard work. To prevent your cake from sticking, I recommend taking the time to greasing your bundt pan really well with butter. Use a paper towel to smear butter all over your bundt pan – getting into every single nook and cranny. Double check that you’ve covered every single inch, from the top to the bottom – especially around the middle panel.
When it comes to removing your cake, leave it to cool for 10-15 minutes, then gently run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the cake, and in the middle. Place a plate over the top of your bundt pan, then flip over the plate and pan in one swift movement. Your cake should come out in once piece. If it doesn’t – don’t worry. We’ve all been there – it’ll still taste amazing.
You will seriously love this Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake because –
- It looks incredible – simple but stunning, perfect for any occasion
- It’s surprisingly easy to make with a two ingredient frosting
- It tastes like the BEST chocolate cake ever
- It easily feeds a crowd – and it even freezes well
Now I’ve written this blog post, I’m desperate for another slice of this Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake. Lucky, I have all the ingredients sitting in my pantry right now. Let’s do this 👊🏻
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Let’s Bake
Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake
Moist and tender Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake dripping with dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Chocolate cake
- 230 gram (1 cup or 2 sticks) butter, room temperature
- 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 135 grams (3/4 cup) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cup) plain flour or all purpose flour
- 60 grams (3/4 cup) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 120ml (1/2 cup) hot water
- 240 ml (1 cup) sour cream, room temperature
Chocolate ganache
- 200 grams (1 and 1/3 cup) good quality dark chocolate
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) thickened or heavy cream
Instructions
- Grease a 10-12 cup capacity bundt cake pan really well with butter. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced.
- In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugars and beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy.
- Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat until mixture is combined and creamy. Boil the kettle and pour out 1/2 cup water and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, sift plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda and lightly whisk.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet, along with the hot water and gently fold with a spatula. Finally, add the sour cream and fold until the mixture is completely combined and smooth. It will be quite thick – this is fine.
- Pour chocolate batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool for about 15 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make chocolate ganache, chop dark chocolate and transfer to a bowl. In a small saucepan, add your cream and pop on a medium heat. Once the cream is warm but not boiling, pour the cream over the chocolate and leave for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently whisk the mixture until smooth. Leave to stand for a few minutes and it will thicken slightly. Then pour chocolate ganache over the top of your cake.
This recipe was first published on Sweetest Menu in May 2015.
Jules says
This sounds so good. No need for cookie dough and peanut butter when you have a delicious chocolate cake! Simplicity at its best.
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Julia, I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Pamela says
This cake looks so moist and perfect! When I dream tonight it will be of this cake!
Jessica Holmes says
Aw thanks Pamela! Chocolate-filled dreams are the best 😉
Lucy says
Gorgeous photos and a gorgeous recipe!!! Sour cream cakes are so delicious!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Lucy! Tell me, I couldn’t stop eating it!
Catey says
That is one perfect cake! It looks so rich and chocolatey, and I love the ganache!!!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Cate! There was chocolate ganache EVERYWHERE! 🙂
Nicole says
One of those beautiful, timeless classics done very well. It looks gorgeous!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Nicole! A classic for a very good reason 🙂
Hayley Parker says
Great minds seriously think alike, because I have a Chocolate Cake recipe up on my blog today, too! 🙂 Yours looks divine – can’t beat scratch-made chocolate cakes!
Jessica Holmes says
YAY for chocolate cake! Your right, sometimes it is the only answer. Thanks for stopping by Hayley!
Julianne says
This is exactly what I need right now!!
Jessica Holmes says
I’m always ready for chocolate cake!
Cakespy says
I like big bundts and I cannot lie! I cannot deny…this one looks especially scrumptious. Any baked good with sour cream is like catnip to me.
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha thanks Jessie! I couldn’t agree more, sour cream is the perfect baking accompaniment! 🙂
The Candid Kitchen says
That is one the most photogenic chocolate cakes I have ever seen! I am in love. I have a similar recipe with yoghurt but need to give sour cream a go too, obviously!
Jessica Holmes says
That is so kind, thank you so much! Oh yes, I imagine its very similar with yogurt, perhaps I should try that and see if I can taste the difference. Thanks for stopping by!
Amy says
That chocolate drizzle….ohhhhhh……
I love a moist chocolate cake, seriously, who wants a dry chocolate cake? Not this baker. Sour cream is one of those baking magic ingredients that just amps up the texture of the crumb and makes for a perfect cake. I cannot wait to make this one and eat my own slice, or two 😉
Jessica Holmes says
Tell me about it! I am totally hooked on this sour cream recipe now. And I want chocolate cake all the time. Thanks for stopping by Amy! 🙂
Jessica says
Amazing! Looks super delicious, I wish I could have a bite right now! 😉
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Jessica!
Lily Lau says
Oh my, your cake is driving me crazy, Jessica…!
Jessica Holmes says
Thank you so much Lily!
Beeta says
Oh my…look at that chocolate drizzle down the slice of cake….SWOON! Jess, all I have to say is this is a chocolate lover’s dream! I love chocolate on chocolate, and while it may look simple without the cookie dough or hidden surprises, I just KNOW this is anything but. This a decadent cake fit for a queen…like you and I! hehe…seriously, though, I am pinning this and can’t wait to try! 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Aw that is so sweet, thank you so much Beeta! I had a lot of fun making a right royal chocolate mess during this photoshoot 🙂
Oana says
I find sour cream batters to be richer and have a better flavor than other cakes so you’ve had me at saying "Sour cream bundt cake". Then I clicked the recipe and saw all these great pictures and that chocolate drizzling… oh my! Well done!
Jessica Holmes says
I think you are right Oana! Sour Cream Chocolate Cakes are now my favourite too. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Thalia says
Craving a slice now.. it’s safe to say my chocolate cravings have definitely kicked in after seeing these drizzle shots!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Thalia! There was chocolate everywhere after this photoshoot! 🙂