Cinnamon Chocolate Bundt Cake
Growing up cake was my dessert of choice. And at my house, we took cake very seriously. With the exception of Entenmann’s Pound Cake, it never came out of a box or a wrapper. I can actually safely say that most people in my family are cake snobs and for the most part, only like the kind that is made by fellow Dominicans. More on that in a later post…. But any and every occasion for us is an excuse to get a huge (and tasty) Dominican cake.
Luckily, my taste for cake has evolved and with age, my love of cake has grown even more. And thanks to the blogoverse, inspiration for a new cake creation is just a few clicks away.
So recently, I reached out to Mary, The Food Librarian, in search of a tasty bundt cake. I was looking specifically for a bundt since it bakes in one pan that fits perfectly in my counter top electric convection oven, which helps me make and enjoy cake in the summer despite the soaring temperatures. I reached out to Mary specifically because she is THE QUEEN of the bundt cake. Check out her blog and see for yourself.
Mary suggested that I make a Cinnamon Chocolate Bundt which sounded glorious and tasted even better. Even though I love a nicely frosted cake, the true test of a great cake is that it tastes good undressed. So I left this beauty unglazed. This naked cake was exactly what I was craving – light, moist, fluffy and flavorful. And making it was a treat too – no special equipment needed and no need to wait for ingredients to come to room temperature. From start to finish, it literally comes together in no time.
Thanks for the recipe Mary and for sharing your love on bundts with us all.
Cinnamon Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (or 5 tablespoons) cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanillaDirections:
Bring to a boil in a pot: water, oil, butter and cocoa.
In a large bowl, combine together with a whisk: flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon. Add the chocolate mixture to the flour and mix until combined. Add the buttermilk and baking soda and mix. In a small bowl, combine the eggs and vanilla. Add to the batter and combine.
Pour batter into greased 10 or 12-cup Bundt pan and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes (the original recipe says 25 minutes, so start checking then). Cool in pan. Top with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk or water.
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Ana Sofia — July 8, 2010 @ 4:59 pm
This looks absolutely perfect!
Paris Pastry — July 8, 2010 @ 5:36 pm
Yum, yum, yum! Chocolate and cinnamon, what a great combination! Makes me wish I was in a winter lodge instead of this tropical weather.
Megan — July 8, 2010 @ 5:51 pm
Cinnamon and chocolate always go so well together! I love that you left it unglazed, but if you go for glazed next time, try a mocha glaze!
The Food Librarian — July 8, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Oh Eliana, This looks beautiful! I just want to reach into the computer and grab a slice. So glad you liked my go to, easy recipe. As you know, I love me the Bundt!
Thanks for your kind words, and I'm delighted you made one big, beautiful Bundt. 
– mary the food librarian
Ingrid — July 8, 2010 @ 10:28 pm
Honestly, I don't remember much about cake growing up. We, either, had a carvel ice cream cake, a Valencia,(cannoli filling!!!), or Junior's cheesecakes.
~ingrid
momgateway — July 9, 2010 @ 12:15 am
lovely cake well worth the effort…it looks so moist..
Katrina — July 9, 2010 @ 3:41 am
That bundt looks perfect. (I like big bundts, I cannot lie.
Salsa Verde — July 9, 2010 @ 4:38 pm
Must be so delicious and scrumptious!!Love,Lia.
biz319 — July 10, 2010 @ 12:16 am
Oh my goodness, that looks delicious! My step-son loves all things cinnamon – I'll have to make this for him when he comes into town.
megan — July 10, 2010 @ 4:21 am
beautiful pictures. The cake looks delicious, and I don't even like chocolate cake!
Donna-FFW — July 10, 2010 @ 11:01 am
Cinnamon and chocolate.. I love that combo, and the bundt looks perfect!
Joanne — July 10, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
Mary is DEFINITELY the queen of bundt cakes…but after this you come in VERY close second. I love the chocolate cinnamon combo…classic.
The Duo Dishes — July 10, 2010 @ 3:40 pm
You're right about a naked cake. If it can go sans frosting, it's going to be good. Guess we can thank all the butter and sugar in pound cakes for making them that way.
Diana's Cocina — July 10, 2010 @ 11:32 pm
This looks perfect ~ love the flavor combo, excellent
Shandy — July 11, 2010 @ 4:23 am
What a great combination of flavors for a bundt cake! Love how perfect the bundt cake turned out too =).
Barbara GF — July 12, 2010 @ 3:10 pm
What a beautiful, cake, Eliana. Seriously, that is a winner, and so are your photos of it. Lovely!
Sweet and Savory — July 12, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
I have a recipe for a cinnamon chocolate cake and those two flavors bring the best out of each other. Your cake absolutely lights up the area.
Manz — July 12, 2010 @ 7:51 pm
my gram always put cinnamon in hot chocolate growing up and this is a total reminder of how delish it was.
traci — July 13, 2010 @ 2:12 am
this is DEEEEElicious! made it with half ww flour and half splenda and it was perfect. also topped it with a little espresso/powdered sugar glaze and the fam went wild! I will definitely make this again and so should you!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — July 13, 2010 @ 6:50 pm
I just love cinnamon and chocolate… This cake looks fantastic!
Tracey — July 25, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
Simply gorgeous cake – bundts are so pretty! I would make them more often if I had more people to share them with – the temptation of a bundt sitting around my house is too much to handle!