This summer has been a blur. After the vacation to Mexico and trip to Dallas and then back to Dallas again and then traveling to Madison. . I’ve been away from my kitchen for longer than I am comfortable with. And I’m going to have to suck it up again because we’re moving and will be in temp housing for a while. I’m giving up my dream kitchen. My kitchen that I love so much. But like I’ve said before. . a home is where you make it.
And thank God I’m taking all of my countertop appliances with me. If I didn’t have my stand mixer, it would not be good. A lot of people have been asking how I’m doing, why am I moving and how do I feel about it. You can click here for the full story.
It’s been a while since I baked a bundt cake. I was even going to skip this month because things have been so crazy. But then I realized this is the special Anniversary Bundt-a-month.
Our celebratory Bundt-a-month!! We’ve been baking together for a year! Bundt-a-Month has been like therapy for me. . I love this baking group so much. I joined Bundt-a-month last November and made this Mexican Chocolate Bundt Cake. I call this my sexy cake. Take a look at the photos and you’ll know why. Since joining Bundt-a-month, my bundt pan collection has grown, I can bake and release bundt cakes with ease, I’ve experimented with spices, caramel, kahlua, lemons and olive oil (my absolute FAVE).
We’re breaking out the fancy recipes for this one. You don’t want to miss this month.
Now you may wonder, what’s so fancy about a Cinnamon Chocolate Bundt? Well, nothing really. And in fact, this one is pretty simple to make. But I wanted to bake a chocolate one since my first bundt-a-month cake was chocolate. I was going to dress this one with some goat’s milk caramel, but my daughter, Phoebe, insisted that we keep this one simple. “No caramel mom! Let’s just do the powdered sugar, ok?”
How could I say no?
And this cake got the “YUM” stamp of approval from my taste testers. I mean, how could it not. Cinnamon + Chocolate? Come on.
This cake was moist, not too sweet, had the perfect hint of cinnamon and was deliciously perfect with a cup of coffee. I loved it. I hope you give this one a try!
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup natural cocoa powder + additional for dusting the bundt pan
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups white granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- non-stick cooking spray for the bundt pan
- confectioners sugar for dusting on top
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Brew the coffee. While the coffee is brewing, spray the bundt pan with cooking spray and then dust with cocoa powder if needed. Do this well to ensure the bundt cake comes out of the bundt pan perfectly.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter for 20 seconds. In a large mixing bowl, mix the melted butter with the coffee, buttermilk, cocoa powder and cinnamon. Stir with a wire whisk. Once everything is combined, add the sugar and whisk until it has dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, combine your dry ingredients: the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently.
- Whisk the eggs (one at a time) and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Slowly add the flour mixture and continue to mix. Once all of the ingredients have been combined you will be left with a batter with the consistency of a slightly thick soup.
- Pour the batter evenly into the bundt pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the bundt pan from the oven and let cool for at least 20- 30 minutes. Once cooled, gently run a butter knife or fork around the sides of the cake to gently remove from the pan. Invert your bundt cake onto a cooling rack or cake plate and let cool before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
Anniversary Bundt-a-Month!! Check out this fabulous line-up!
- Banana-Caramel Bundt Cake by Felice at All That’s Left Are The Crumbs
- Caramel Latte Bundt Cake by Heather at Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chocolate and Wine Bundt from Holly at A Baker’s House
- Cinnamon Chocolate Bundt Cake by Alice at Hip Foodie Mom
- Devil’s Food Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze by Lora at Cake Duchess
- Hong Kong Chiffon Mini Cakes by Kim at Ninja Baking
- Lemon Frangipane Bundt Cake by Paula at Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Little Bundt Pound Cakes by Renee at Magnolia Days
- Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bundt by Anita at Hungry Couple
- Rose Mini Bundt Cakes by Veronica at My Catholic Kitchen
- Simple Orange Bundt Cake by Kathya at Basic N Delicious
- Streusel Apple Bundt Cake by Laura at The Spiced Life
- Triple Chocolate Mini Bundts by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
- White Chocolate Bundt with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting by Sandra at Sweet Sensations
- Funfetti Pudding Cake by Kate at Food Babbles
So, put on your party hats, get creative, use your favorite ingredients and get your bundt on!!
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Aww.. it has been lovely to have you bake with us, Alice! So glad you could be a part of the anniversary month despite all the madness at your end. Here’s to a year of bundting together and the many more that are yet to come! And now I demand a slice of that gorgeous cake. I completely agree with your daughter – powdered sugar is perfect for this one. Cheers!
Thank you so much, Anuradha! yes, looking forward to another year! 🙂
Goat’s milk caramel-I hope you make it on another cake b/c I have to see it! Or rather, taste it would be better. But I agree, a simple dusting a powdered sugar sometimes is all I like. Gorgeous cake, Alice. Thank you for being a part of the group this year. xx
Lora,
omg, you must try Goat’s Milk Caramel. . it’s a little lighter and creamier. . delicious. . I got some from Fat Toad Farm, a farm in Vermont: http://www.fattoadfarm.com/
I do like simple cakes, always. Your kitchen is wonderful, but you will find a new home you love my friend, I’m sure of it! Isn’t cinnamon amazing with chocolate? Gorgeous bundt Alice! And your older helper is following in your footsteps!
Paula,
yes. . the cinnamon + the chocolate was perfect!! 🙂 thank you!!
This cake is lovely in its simplicity. A lovely recipe indeed! I’m so glad you were able to bake along despite the whirlwind that your life is at the moment. I hope your move goes smoothly and life settles down soon.
Thank you so much, Kate!
Cinnamon and chocolate are one of my very favorite combinations. I like the simple dusting of confectioners sugar too. It really brings out the beauty of a bundt.
Hi Renee,
yes. . totally agree. . I usually throw on so much glaze or ganache. . you can’t really see the detail on the bundt cake. . so yes, glad to have kept the beauty of this bundt cake! 🙂
Looks so good, too pretty to eat and definitely the powder sugar is perfect.
Thank you, Kathia!
Your styling and photo are so elegant and make me want to reach out for a slice of cake. Cinnamon and chocolate are always great flavors.
Thank you so much, Felice!
I actually prefer simple cakes and chocolate and cinnamon together is a lovely combo. Happy anniversary!
Thank you, Anita! can’t wait to try your red velvet cake!
Coffee, cinnamon and chocolate sound perfect together– lovely cake again this month! i always look forward to see what you’ve made and to your photography too.
Awh, thank you Holly! You are so sweet! I am so inspired by what everyone else baked! Making my way through all of them tonight! Thank you again, Holly! YOUR bundt is beautiful!!
It’s a beautiful cake, Alice, and I love the flavor combination of chocolate and cinnamon. Your daughter was exactly right when she said it only needed the sugar. It’s just perfect!
Thank you so much, Stacy! 🙂 yes, I think Phoebe was right to advise me to keep it simple 🙂
I’ve been reading all of your “moving away” posts, Alice, so don’t think I haven’t just because I haven’t commented (I’m at work – shhhhhh! Not supposed to be on the internet!). I’m so sad for you about leaving your gorgeous, beautiful, huge dream kitchen. But you’re absolutely right – home is where the heart is and change is exciting. I love change. I love packing up, leaving behind all my old baggage and starting fresh. And think of how cute you’ll look in all your hard core snow gear. You’ll always have your kitchenaid mixer and you’ll be whipping up amazing desserts like this cinnamon chocolate bundt cake. Gah, that looks good!
haha, thanks Nancy! yes, change is good. . I just have to embrace it! 🙂 see you soon!
Cinnamon and chocolate make a great combination. I would love to have a slice of that cake.
haha, thank you Veronica!
This bundt cake is definitely on my to make list. Chocolate + Cinnamon = yum-o!
Sorry to hear you’ll be moving and readjusting to a new environment. Hope your kids will be able to adjust and make new friends.
Thank you so much, Candice! yes, this is what I am thinking about the most. . my kids. . well, they are young so hopefully they will adjust and make friends quickly. . my plan is to sign them up for a few activities so they can meet other kids, outside of school and I can meet other moms too!!
Your cinnamon chocolate Bundt looks to be the perfect solution for stress producing moves and changes. I’m intrigued by the goat’s milk caramel but glad you listened to your daughter =)
P.s. Chocolate is always perfect party food!
Thank you, Kim! Like I said to Lora: you must try Goat’s Milk Caramel. . it’s a little lighter and creamier but still full of flavor. . delicious. . I got some from Fat Toad Farm, a farm in Vermont: http://www.fattoadfarm.com/
you need to try some!!!
I’m a big fan of cinnamon and chocolate together and this sounds fabulous!
Love bundt cakes and particularly like the addition you have here of the cinnamon. Sign me up!
Saw that you’ll be attending IFBC in a few weeks. Hope to meet you there!
Hi there, thank you. . Yes, I will be at IFBC!! Sounds good! (I am now following you on Twitter) 🙂
Just powdered sugar works for me! Hope things settle down for you soon.
Thank you so much, Sandra! Me too!!
Looks delicious Alice! Coffee, chocolate and cinnamon are my top favorite flavors!! I drooled on my keyboard when I saw this. Looks beautiful as always! I make a chocolate cinnamon granola and I may just have to add coffee to it now! 🙂
You’re right, that is one sexy cake, Alice! I love all of your bundt posts – you make the most incredible cakes. This is absolutely gorgeous. I agree with lil P – it didn’t need any adornments except for that lovely shake of powdered sugar.
That is absolutely gorgeous–I agree with your daughter–and now it is 12:30 in the morning and I am craving chocolate cake!
I love cinnamon and chocolate together Alice! They are both bold flavors and work well together. Well, honestly I think cinnamon works well with anything. It is my absolute favorite flavor because it has such warmth and natural sweetness. I love how chocolatey and moist your cake looks!
Oh and good luck on your move!!
G’day Gorgeous looking cake Alice, true!
Love the staging of your photo and love the combination of chocolate and cinnamon too!
Cheers! Joanne
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