Mocha Dream Bundt Cake
Indulge in this delicious Mocha Dream Bundt Cake, a richly flavored dessert that marries the robust allure of coffee with luscious chocolate. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts, this cake features a moist and tender crumb enhanced by a smooth coffee glaze that sinks into every crevice. Serve it at gatherings or as a sumptuous treat after dinner to impress your guests with its decadent taste and elegant appearance.
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
vegetable shortening
as needed (for greasing the pan)
flour
as needed (for dusting the pan)
devil's food cake mix
18.25 oz
instant chocolate pudding mix
3.5 oz
eggs
4
water
1/2 cup
coffee liqueur
1/4 cup
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 cup
butter
1/2 cup
prepared black coffee
1/2 cup
coffee liqueur
1/4 cup
confectioners' sugar
as needed (for dusting)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan with vegetable shortening and flour, ensuring all crevices are covered.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, eggs, water, coffee liqueur, and ground cinnamon. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes or until the batter is smooth. Stir in the miniature semisweet chocolate chips.
3
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then, carefully turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely, with waxed paper underneath the rack to catch any glaze drips.
5
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, and prepared black coffee. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and let it boil for 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in the coffee liqueur. Allow the glaze to cool slightly.
6
Using a fork, gently poke holes over the entire surface of the still-warm cake. Brush half of the coffee glaze over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Let it absorb for about 10 minutes. Then, brush the remaining glaze over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely.
7
Once cooled, lightly dust the cake with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mocha Dream Bundt Cake?
The Mocha Dream Bundt Cake is a rich dessert that combines the flavors of coffee and chocolate into a moist, tender cake finished with a coffee liqueur glaze.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 12 servings.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
What size pan should I use?
A 10-inch bundt pan is required for this recipe.
How should I prepare the bundt pan?
Grease and flour the pan using vegetable shortening and flour, making sure to cover all the crevices.
What type of cake mix is needed?
The recipe calls for one 18.25 oz package of devil's food cake mix.
Does this recipe use pudding mix?
Yes, it requires a 3.5 oz package of instant chocolate pudding mix.
How many eggs are in the batter?
There are 4 eggs in the cake batter.
What liquid is used for the cake batter?
The batter uses 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup of coffee liqueur.
Is there cinnamon in this cake?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What type of chocolate chips should I use?
Use 1 cup of miniature semisweet chocolate chips.
How long should I mix the batter?
Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes or until the batter is smooth.
How long does the Mocha Dream Bundt Cake bake?
Bake the cake for 50 to 55 minutes.
How do I check if the cake is done?
Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is finished.
How long should the cake cool in the pan?
Allow the cake to cool in the bundt pan for about 20 minutes.
Where should I cool the cake after removing it from the pan?
Turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Why do I need waxed paper for cooling?
Place waxed paper under the wire rack to catch any drips while glazing the cake.
What are the ingredients for the coffee glaze?
The glaze consists of granulated sugar, butter, prepared black coffee, and coffee liqueur.
How is the glaze cooked?
Bring the sugar, butter, and coffee to a boil over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes.
When do I add the coffee liqueur to the glaze?
Remove the mixture from the heat first, then stir in the coffee liqueur.
How do I prepare the cake for the glaze?
Gently poke holes over the entire surface of the warm cake using a fork.
What is the glazing process?
Brush half of the glaze over the cake, let it absorb for 10 minutes, and then brush the remaining glaze over it.
How do I finish the cake for presentation?
Once completely cooled, lightly dust the cake with confectioners' sugar.
What kind of coffee is used in the glaze?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of prepared black coffee.
Is the cake served warm or cold?
While glazed when warm, the cake should be cooled completely before the final dusting of sugar and serving.
What is the texture of this cake like?
It features a moist and tender crumb enhanced by a smooth coffee glaze.
How much butter is in the glaze?
The glaze requires 1/2 cup of butter.
How much coffee liqueur is needed total?
You will need 1/2 cup total: 1/4 cup for the batter and 1/4 cup for the glaze.
Is this cake good for special occasions?
Yes, its decadent taste and elegant bundt appearance make it perfect for gatherings and dinner parties.
What type of sugar is in the glaze?
The glaze uses 1 cup of granulated sugar.