Two layers of buttery crumbs are baked into a chocolate bundt that is warm and rich with notes of cinnamon and coffee.
It seems the months are just flying by; the only upside is that Spring is {hopefully} in the very near future.
We are now 39 days from Easter. Can you believe that??! That is correct friends, this winter spell will not last much longer.
On another bright note, today is all about bundts. Welcome to another round of #BundtBakers, where bundt lovers gather around to celebrate their mutual love for cakes- particularly the ones with holes in them. LOL. I cannot help but think of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. That scene just cracks me up every time.
Today it is all about chocolate and crumbs...lots and lots of crumbs.
I developed this recipe because I had leftover chocolate mix in the pantry and oatmeal crumbs from a previous dessert. I had been meaning to use up both of these ingredients, and that is when decided to make a crumb cake.
It has been a while since I have had a good crumb cake with my coffee, and I figured with all this snow, now is as good a time as any.
The first layer of crumbs, is a simple crumb made up of oats, white sugar and shortening. The second layer is made of butter, chocolate and brown sugar. Together, they make a warm, irresistible topping. Enjoy!
Chocolate Crumb Bundt
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Oat Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
Chocolate Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Chocolate Bundt:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup coffee
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
Simple Icing Drizzle:
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the oat crumb topping. Set aside.
- In another small bow, combine all ingredients for the chocolate crumb topping. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together chocolate cake mix, flour, baking powder, cocoa and cinnamon. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together coffee, oil, sour cream and eggs until smooth and lump free. Add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Whisking until a smooth cake batter forms.
- Pour into the prepared bundt pan. Lightly tap the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles. Sprinkle the oat crumb topping all around the bundt, then sprinkle the chocolate crumb topping.
- Bake for about 30-32 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled and loosened from the pan, place a cake dish over the bundt. Quickly, but gently turn the bundt over and lift the pan. Take another cake plate and place it over the bundt to turn it over again so the crumbs are facing the top. In one swift movement, turn the cake over. Sprinkle the loosened crumbs back over the cake.
- In a small bowl, make simple icing and drizzle over bundt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on the BundtBakers home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to [email protected].
Here are February's Chocolate themed Bundt Bakers:
- Apricot Almond Bundt Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache by Cassandra at Cassie's Kitchen
- Blackforest Bundt Cake by Anshie at SpiceRoots
- Bundt Cake de Cerveza Negra by Lara at Tartacadabra
- Chocolate and Almonds Bundt Cake by Kathya at Basic N Delicious
- Chocolate and Lavender Bundt Cake by Aisha at La Cocina de Aisha
- Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake by Beatriz & Mara at I love Bundt Cakes
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bundt Cake by Julie at Eat, Drink, and Be Mighty
- Chocolate Crumb Bundt by Catherine at Living the Gourmet
- Chocolate Custard Floating Island Bundt Cake by Jelena at A Kingdom For a Cake
- Chocolate Honeycomb Bundt by Sue at Just Sew Sue
- Chocolate Irish Cream Bundt by Anne at From My Sweet Heart
- Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake by Tux at Brooklyn Homemaker
- Chocolate Pound Cake by Renee at Magnolia Days
- Chocolate Strawberry Pound Cake by Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cider White Chocolate Bundt Cake with White Chocolate Glaze by Patricia at Patty's Cake
- Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bundt Cake by Linda at Brunch with Joy
- Devil's Food Chocolate Bundt Cake by Tanya at DessertStalking Blog (This month's hostess)
- Double Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake by Carola at En La Cocina de Caro
- False Chocolate Bundt Cake by Anna at Media RaciÛn Doble, Por Favor
- Guava and Chocolate Bundt by Kelly at Passion Kneaded
- How the Grinch Stole Valentine's Day by Lauren at Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Kickin Chocolate Bundt Cake by Kaylin at Keep it Simple, Sweetie
- Lemon Glazed White Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake Mini Bundts by Laura at The Spiced Life
- Mars Bar Bundt by Tara at Noshing With The Nolands
- Marshmallows Chocolate Bundt Cake by Shilpi at SimplyVeggies
- Quadruple Chocolate Bundt by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
- Red Velvet Bundt with White Chocolate Roses by Laura at Baking in Pyjamas
- Sacher Bundt Cake by Esti at Mummy & Cute
- Spicy Chocolate Mini Bundt Cake by Rocio at Kids & Chic
- Triple Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake by Teri at The Freshman Cook
- Triple Chocolate Threat Bundt by Jane at Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Tunnel of Fudge Bundt Cake by Rebekah at Making Miracles
- White Chocolate & Raspberries Bundt Cake by Samantha at Un Mordisco Un Pecado
Nicole Neverman says
This chocolate bundt cake sounds fantastic!! I absolutely love the delicious combination of ingredients in this 🙂
Beauty Follower says
Looks so delicious outside & inside!
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Medeja says
Yummy! I would love a slice 🙂
Kathryn says
Wow! This looks so yummy! Would love a slice of that right now! Thanks for sharing
Kathryn
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Renee says
Double crumb and chocolate - it's simply divine!
Rachel Cooks says
I want to eat that crumb topping with a spoon.
tanna says
There is something so "homey" about a bundt cake. I love them! The double batch of yummy crumb sounds delicious... and the coffee in the cake! Thank you! Have a wonderful day! blessings ~ tanna
Carola says
all this chocolate bundtcakes are so great 🙂
Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says
This cake sounds right up my alley! It reminds me of the crumb cakes my grandmother used to make, and I can just imagine how delicious it must be. Well done, and great photos too!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
#BundtBakers...I love it! I was just talking about bundt pans with some of my friends this past week! I don't even own one right now but I need to buy a new one so that I can make this!
Sue Bone says
I've never made a cake with a crumb topping, perhaps I should give it a go.
Barbara says
What a beauty, Catherine! The more crumb the better as far as I'm concerned! Lovely photography.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Oh my gosh....this looks delicious....what a wonderful creation!
Rebekah @ Making Miracles says
This looks wonderful! I've never seen a cake quite like this one - the topping looks divine! 🙂
Jelena says
I still have the urge to put a plant in the middle every time I bake the bundt cake - I am glad that I am not the only one. Your cake is so original and lovely looking
Pam says
It looks so delicious!
Comedy Plus says
See, this would go so very well with my coffee this morning. It really would.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Ginny Hartzler says
Wow! Cinnamon, coffee, and sour cream in the chocolate! it doesn't get much better than this! You write your OWN recipes, that is the mark of a really talented cook. Most people only follow recipes, but you create them!
Tara Noland says
Never seen a crumb quite like it, amazing!!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Serving the cake "upside down". GENIUS! A whole new world of bundt baking has just been opened up. Stunning cake - I need a slice or two of that right now.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Oh my - that chocolate crumb topping is to die for! What an amazing cake!
Angela {mind-over-batter.com} says
I am soooo looking forward to Spring. And this bundt cake! I love lots of crumbs and am a sucker for chocolate. This is perfection in my book.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Oh my gosh this sounds amazing!
Stacy says
Crumb cakes are awesome and your Bundt crumb cake is fabulous. I never have thought to put a crumb topping on a Bundt. Now, I have to ask myself, why the heck not?!
Beth says
Oh my gosh - this looks SO good!
And if Easter is just around the corner, spring can't be far away.
April J Harris says
I love that scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding too! And I love this cake - it's gorgeous and the crumb toppings sound dreamy!
Pam says
Yes, I agree, Catherine, time is flying by and soon it will be Spring and spring training will be starting for baseball. Now, it's time to pull the bundt pan out of hiding! I can't remember the last time I made a bundt cake and yours looks perfect, a must try! Love the layers of it and thanks for the recipe! Take care
Susan@LunaCafe says
A double crumb chocolate bundt cake. Wow. Want it right now--even though the weather here in Portland Oregon is unseasonably warm and spring-like.
Lara Tartacadabra says
Looks absolutely spectacular your bundt!! And the pictures are soooo beautiful! Can't wait to try your recipe 🙂 Best wishes from Spain - Lara
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Love bundt cake...but for me its all about those crumbs on top! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Bea and Mara says
OMG, this Bundt sounds soooo good!!!! All the crumbs and the chocolate, so delish!!! Love it!
gloria says
Love this chocolate bundt cake Catherine!
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Oh gorgeous cake Catherine! And the flavors in your crumb topping, like oats and cinnamon are perfect with the chocolate! Love it! : )
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Love all the bundt cake recipes and love the crumb on yours 🙂
Ansh Dhar says
What an amazingly creative cake! I would just dive in for all that crumb.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I am such a sucker for all things bundt cake... This cake looks amazing! You can NEVER go wrong with chocolate. 😉
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Love your Bundt cakes especially chocolate ones...I did give up Chocolate for lent and for me that is a big thing, as I love Chocolate. But I still love your recipe, it looks outrageous! Love all the ingredients...especially the topping and the glaze drizzle. I am saving this recipe for after lent and then I will have to make it..by then I will be going crazy for something chocolate. Thanks for sharing...The other blogs are also amazing, so nice to be in a group like that. Have a wonderful and blessed Friday...
Dottie 🙂
Cassie's Kitchen says
This looks so delicious! I think crumbs make everything better!
Shilpi says
Love the flavor of Cinnamon... Nice idea of using it, in combination of Chocolate..
Anita says
Most decadent bundt I've seen - love the double crumb idea!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
The first look of that crumb top and my heart was stolen. YUM
Linda@There and Back Again says
This cake looks luscious, and the perfect pick-me-up for a dreary winter day.
Anna says
What a good idea! It looks gorgeous, I must try your recipe soon!
Patricia says
Wowww!! I love that crumble layer!!!! It is fantastic!!! Yummy!!!!
un Mordisco Un Pecado says
Coffee, chocolate, cinnamon... Sounds delicious!!!
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
What an utterly delicious cake, I love that you've not one but two types of crumb!
Betty says
I love all of that crumble!!! I'd have to have a second helping of this for sure. 🙂
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I don't know that bundt cake can get better than this! Pinning!
Kelster says
I have been dying to make a crumb Bundt for a while. I just couldn't decide how. Serve it inverted of course! Thanks for this!
Elizabeth says
Love the double crumb layer! That makes this so unique! Thank you for visiting at Snikcerdoodle. Pinning this to my personal board!
Cheri in Calif says
Printing this out as I type! Sounds great. Been looking for something like this for awhile. visiting from Dwellings linky
Miz Helen says
Looks like a delicious cake! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says
Seriously can't resist a cake like this. This has been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!
Michelle says
Cinnamon, coffee, and chocolate..as far as I'm concerned, you can't beat that!
Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!
swathi says
Looks delicious, lovely chocolate bundt , thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning tweeting and sharing in google plus