Two Chocolate Bundt Cake

Name: Two Chocolate Bundt Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2.4 cups; Sugar 1 cup; Eggs at room temperature 3; Vanilla bean ½; Whole milk at room temperature 0.4 cup; Peanut seed oil 6 ¾ tbsp; Baking powder 4 tsp; Dark chocolate 2.8 oz; White chocolate 2.8 oz

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494

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 494
Carbohydrates g 66.2
of which sugars g 37.6
Protein g 8.7
Fats g 21.5
of which saturated fat g 7.34
Fiber g 1.3
Cholesterol mg 80
Sodium mg 48

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Rossella Maraio

Oh man, diving into a slice of two-chocolate bundt cake is like a family tradition in Italy—especially when it’s a ciambella. Seriously, this moist, ring-shaped cake shows up everywhere, from breakfast to snack time. And listen, what makes this version super, super special is the mix of dark and white chocolate chunks. As they melt into the batter, it creates this amazing marbled effect. Each bite? A surprise.

The blend of sweet white and rich dark chocolate layers the cake with flavors that are really, really hard to resist. In Italy, these cakes are loved for their simplicity and that little touch of magic—when you hit a burst of chocolate. With a double chocolate bundt cake like this, skip the fancy toppings. Just a dusting of powdered sugar does it—perfectly.

From kids to grandparents, everyone agrees that a chocolate bundt cake recipe like this never loses its charm. Across Italy, you’ll find all kinds of variations—some add orange zest or a splash of liqueur. Others might throw in nuts or swap dark chocolate for milk. But here’s the thing: the core idea? A tender, moist cake that’s easy to slice. And honestly, even easier to enjoy.

For anyone who loves homemade chocolate cake, this recipe keeps that golden, soft crumb while making every bite a bit more crispy and exciting with those chocolate chunks. So, whether it’s with coffee in the morning or as a sneaky afternoon snack, this cake brings a taste of Italian baking tradition right to your kitchen. And look, for those curious about other variations, there are plenty of ciambella recipes to explore. But this easy chocolate bundt cake with its double chocolate goodness? It’s a fantastic place to start, promising comfort and a little indulgence with every bite. Pretty much a win.

How to prepare Two Chocolate Bundt Cake

To prepare the two chocolate bundt cake, first sift the flour and then the baking powder into a bowl 1. Take the eggs and put them in a bowl, then add the sugar 2. Take half a vanilla pod and with a small knife, scrape out the seeds 3.

Add them to the bowl with eggs and sugar and start to beat with a mixer until you get a frothy and pale mixture 4. Gradually add the room temperature milk 5 and then the oil while lowering the speed 6.

Slowly incorporate the flour mixed with baking powder while continuing to whisk at low speed 7, you should obtain a smooth, lump-free mixture 8. Butter a 10-inch Bundt pan 9

and pour half of the batter inside 10. Add 1.5 oz of dark chocolate and 1.5 oz of white chocolate cut into chunks 11. Cover with the remaining batter 12

and add another 1.5 oz of dark chocolate and another 1.5 oz of white chocolate 13. Bake at 356°F for 45 minutes. Then take it out of the oven 14, let it cool, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.