Incredible Chocolate Bundt Cake is easy but complex enough to make you feel as if you’ve created something very special. The outcome is superb. Check out the Ingredients!
You won’t believe the ingredients! I don’t want to tell you what they are because it will ruin the surprise. Let’s just say – it is like cake from a fine restaurant and there is no refined sugar or butter inside.
Chocolate is the way to everyone’s heart. Especially when it is rich and made with healthier ingredients. Isn’t that a nice way to treat yourself and your loved ones?
Deep rich chocolate batter is poured into a bundt pan (any shape you like). Bundt pans make cakes look much more special. Like you worked really hard but all you really did is use a different pan.
I’m all about having something that looks good anyway. Pretty and good. Don’t get me wrong. We have plenty of days where we ‘dish it up ourselves’ but that is also a fun way to eat.
That’s another way to improve your lifestyle. Have fun! If you enjoy everything that you are doing then you are always having a good time. It is easy to put a positive spin on everything.
I guess you’ve figured out what I am going for in this post. Giving you a wonderful chocolate cake recipe, Incredible Chocolate Bundt Cake, and nudging you toward a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Some thoughts for a smoother, healthier, happier life:
- Getting out a paper and pencil to outline the weeks meals is a huge help. Shopping is easier and you won’t ever have to wonder “What’s for dinner tonight”.
- Have your favorite, fast breakfast ingredients in the cupboard or freezer at all times. Something like, granola and your favorite Silk milk. Muffins that are pre-made and in the freezer. Breakfast burritos that are all ready to zap in the microwave. No pressure morning – done.
- Have pre-made lunches in the freezer such as wrap ingredients, soups, chilis, taco fillings and bean patties for burgers. So easy – done.
- Dinner – this runs the gamut. If you’re eating at home or having company – appetizers are a wonderful meal. They call them tapas in Spain which means little delicious dishes (my paraphrasing). So … have appetizer ingredients ready or go for crostinis, mini pita pockets, lettuce stuffing or wontons. Enchiladas, dahls, pizzas, or any of many casserole meals can be prepared and held in the fridge or freezer. Just ready for the baking. Skillet dinners and Asian stir fries are also quick meals. Dinner – done.
- Now for snacks and desserts. This Incredible Chocolate Bundt Cake recipe or Cranberry Date Breakfast Bars or No Bake Protein Peanut Butter Balls or any other of your favorites.
Coconut sugar isn’t as sweet as refined white sugar and has a much mellower taste. The dates are the miracle worker’s in this batter. They are cooked down to almost a jam and everything blends so beautifully.
There is also dairy free milk in this recipe for Incredible Chocolate Bundt cake. I tell you Silk has so many fabulous options out there for us now.
I happened to use Unsweetened Coconutmilk but I know many of their milks would work just the same. I would stick to unsweetened though because all the ingredients are well balanced for the perfect texture and taste.
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Incredible Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup coffee liquor such as Kahlua
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk - I used Silk Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil plus 2 Tablespoons, melted/liquid form
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips melted
Instructions
- Brush the inside of the bundt pan paper with some coconut oil.
- In a small saucepan add the coffee flavored liquer and the dates. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the instant coffee granules when the liquid is hot.
- Take off heat and let cool.
- When cooled - puree in a food processor until smooth. It does not have to be completely smooth but very close.
- In a large bowl mix the pureed date mixture, coconut sugar, almond milk, coconut oil and vanilla.
- In another bowl sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda together.
- Stir into the date mixture until well mixed.
- Pour into the prepared bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Gently remove the cake from the pan and let cool on a rack.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave for a few seconds. Stir and heat in the microwave a few more seconds. Keep a very close eye on the chocolate because it can burn.
- It does not have to be completely melted because the chocolate will continue to melt in it's own heat as it sits a minute.
- Drizzle the chocolate around the top of the bundt pan and let it naturally drip down the sides.
Notes
Nutrition
Yes, that would work Debra, taste the batter though and see if it needs more sweetener such as a little coconut sugar.
Making this for kids. Could I sub coffee for Kahlua?
Hahaha! Yes, Tricica it works in any shape. The only thing is is that the cake is only so deep and I don’t know how deep your castle pan is. It may be a short castle. 🙂 Well, maybe it’s a small castle. I just looked up one on amazon and it is silver. Very cool looking. It says it’s a 10 cup capacity. Is that the one? The cake batter is almost 6 cups. It might bake to the bottom of the door but I’m not sure.
I’m looking for a recipe to use in my. Nordiware castle pan? (Ok, the pan I ordered but haven’t received yet but can’t wait to make a freakin’ castle!). You say any shape?really?, because it would make my day (week, month) to make my MIL a castle. Looks delish regardless of whether I can make it into a castle or not. We’ve got a thing with bunds cake (anyone else know all the words to Mu Big Fat Greek Wedding?)
Fantastic Brian! I hope you get to make it!
That looks great, I don’t bake often but can definitely see this in my oven in the near future.
that looks so tempting. I really want to come to ur place to have all ur yummy creations…
This looks so tasty, can’t beat a good chocolate cake!
coffee liquor = YUM! love the ingredient list and the look of this decadent cake. Yes please!
this sounds amazing, I love how coconut sugar adds complexity to chocolate … so good
Yummm. Not much CG. Just add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup chocolate chips at the very end – before baking. Your choice of how much. Stir them in but don’t over beat. Pour in the pan and bake. A very easy addition.
What could I add / substitute to make this a chocolate chip cookie bundt cake?
You can’t taste the coffee. It just makes the chocolate richer. I have been thinking and thinking about a substitute and I can’t come up with one. It is such an integral part of the recipe that it really needs to be there.
Hahaha! Thanks Marly 🙂
I don’t know how to say it to do this justice, but…this looks AMAZING! 🙂
It is pretty inviting 🙂 Thank you
I am just drooling over all of that thick chocolate icing on top. I love it!
Hahaha Katerina! The List! Always and forever (chocolate too) 🙂
Thanks Renee! Chocolaty and rich is always a good thing 🙂
Aren’t dates the best Patricia? Thanks so much for your words and yes, a small piece would be fine 🙂
🙂 Thanks so much Jessica!
Healthy chocolate cake!?!? YEEEES!
P.S. I live by the list – without it, I am lost.
This really does look like a special-occasion treat! Love that it’s healthier – I’ve been trying to eat healthier lately, and nice to know a sliver of a treat like this won’t put me over the edge! Love baking with dates, too!
I also think that a bundt cake looks really special. Yours looks exceptionally chocolaty and rich. I love that you’ve used dates and coffee in the ingredient list. So flavorful, and yet better for you!
Chocolate! Thank you for sharing! Great recipe!
You are well on your way Kacey. Lists as a way to save money is also a great tip. Thanks!
I just borrowed my mother-in-law’s bundt pan so this is perfect timing! I have also started making lists because they are the only way I am going to stay on track money-wise and junk-food wise 😉