Ingredients
Method
Step-by-Step
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a 10- or 12-cup Bundt pan with softened butter or baking spray, making sure to reach every groove, then dust it with cocoa powder and tap out the excess.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined and no cocoa clumps remain.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and thick, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Slowly pour in the hot coffee while whisking gently. The batter will become thin, which is expected and helps create a moist cake. Do not overmix once the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and gently tap the pan on a folded kitchen towel to release large air bubbles. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully loosen the edges with a thin spatula, invert the cake onto a wire rack, and cool completely before adding the ganache.
- For the ganache, place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Warm the cream until steaming but not boiling, pour it over the chocolate, and let it stand for 2 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and cream from the center outward until smooth, then mix in the butter. Let the ganache cool for 5 to 10 minutes so it thickens slightly, then spoon it over the cooled cake.
- Let the topping set for 15 minutes. Slice with a sharp knife and serve with berries, whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs and sour cream for a smoother batter. Coffee does not make the cake taste like coffee; it intensifies the chocolate flavor. Store the covered cake at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate it for up to 5 days. Bring refrigerated slices to room temperature before serving.
