Name: The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix; 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%); 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 large eggs; 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix; 1/2 cup chocolate sauce (I use Hershey's); 1 cup mini chocolate chips; 1 cup melted chocolate (I use Ghirardelli melts); 1 cup crushed Oreo Cookies (to garnish on top)

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Have you ever wondered what The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe is? Well, I’ve found it. You’ll never believe it starts with a cake mix. One of the easiest recipes you’ll make. This rich and decadent chocolate oreo bundt cake will drive you wild!

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The Best Chocolate Cake Ever

I’ve been making this chocolate cake for years and I’m telling you it’s a favorite every single time. You’ll get asked for the recipe over and over again. People never believe that it starts with a cake mix. I always keep the ingredients on hand if I need to whip up a cake for someone. It is sure to make someone’s day! Hope you enjoy my simple, ultra soft, decadent chocolate bundt cake!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ultra Soft. You’ll find that this bundt cake recipe is so soft and perfect.
Easy To Make. With this cake starting with a cake mix, it’s ultra easy to make.
Chocolate Perfection. This chocolate cake has rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Great For Parties. I love bringing this easy bundt cake recipe to parties and Holidays.

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What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make chocolate cake at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details.

Devils Food Cake Mix– Check your grocery stores baking isle for a variety of cake mixes. I’ve found that the devils food cake mix works perfect for this cake.
Canola Oil- Canola oil is a staple ingredient in most cake mixes. Keeps the cake soft and moist.
Milk– A higher fat milk works best for the cake recipe. 2% or whole milk. You can also use half and half or heavy cream.
Sour Cream– Sour cream might seem like an usual ingredient for cake, but it actually helps keep the cake soft and moist.
Eggs– In general, I use large eggs for all of my baking. Helps keep things consistent.
Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix– In your grocery stores baking section, pick up a box of instant chocolate pudding mix. Make sure it says instant. Gives the cake an extra chocolatey flavor and denseness.
Hershey’s Chocolate Sauce- A couple squeezes of chocolate sauce gives another layer of chocolate flavor to the cake. Find it in the baking section or near the hot chocolate.
Mini Chocolate Chips– I enjoy the mini chocolate chips in this cake recipe. Little bites of chocolate pieces.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Melts– The chocolate melts are used to drizzle over top of the cake before serving. Look for them in a bag, in the baking section of the grocery store.
Oreo Cookies– Crushed Oreo Cookies get sprinkled over top of the cake right before serving.

How To Make Chocolate Bundt Cake

Preheat Oven and Prepare Bundt Cake Pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray bundt cake pan generously with cooking spray.

Prepare Cake Mix. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl, stir to combine until well combined. Transfer to bundt pan, spreading evenly.

Bake. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until baked through. Remove and let cool completely before flipping over.

Sprinkle With Powdered Sugar and Oreos. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into slices. Another serving option is top cake with melted chocolate then garnish with crushed Oreos as in first photo.

Tips For Making The Best Chocolate Cake

Here are some simple tips to make a delicious easy chocolate cake recipe.

Eggs at Room Temperature. Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before you use them. If you need to soften the butter in a hurry, place it on a plate, heat a glass in hot water and cover the butter with it.
Sift Dry Ingredients. Sift dry ingredients together to add air into the batter and you’ll enjoy a soft, light cake.
Instant Pudding. When you’re mixing the dry ingredients, add in a small box of instant pudding, like I’ve done in this recipe. It makes for a delicious moist cake.
Sweetened Condensed Milk. Another way to achieve a moist cake is to drizzle a few tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk over the top after warm and baked.
Don’t Open Oven Door Early. Cakes are delicate. Resist opening the oven door to peek while baking. It can cause your cake to fall.

Where Can I Buy A Bundt Pan?

You can find bundt pans at any kitchen store, Walmart and Target in the kitchen/baking section. I always keep Amazon as a back up if I can’t find at my local stores.

How Can I Prevent My Bundt Cake From Sticking To The Pan?

If you’ve ever had your bundt cake stuck in the pan, you know the horror, ha! To prevent this, make sure you generously spray your pan with cooking spray before putting the cake batter in. After removing the cake from the oven, place the pan on a wire rack and let cool; about 10-20 minutes. This allows the cake to become firm enough to remove from the pan without breaking apart. Carefully slide a plastic knife down the sides of the pan to release any sticking spots.

What Happens If My Cake Comes Out Broken?

Take a deep breath and let’s look at some options. If it’s just a few smaller pieces that stuck to the pan, you can carefully place them/patch back onto the cake and cover it all up with a nice thick drizzle of chocolate ganache. If it’s a little more broken, let’s make a trifle! Break the entire bundt cake into small pieces and layer with fruit and fresh sweet whipped cream. A trifle is a perfect option for broken cake.

How To Serve

Serve chocolate cake warm or room temperature dusted with powdered sugar at any party or Holiday celebration where dessert is wanted.

Leftovers

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refrigerated or room temperature.

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