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Follow this copycat Nothing Bundt Cake recipe to make the bakery's iconic "chocolate chocolate chip cake." The steps are simple—and the result is delectable!Nothing Bundt Cakes has been making its cult favorite Bundts for 25 years. Flavors may come and go, but the essential formula stays the same: a rich, tender Bundt cake, topped with thick, velvety petals of cream cheese frosting. This Nothing Bundt Cake recipe makes a delectable dessert that’s simple enough to whip up—and it’s as good as the real deal! Trust us: copycat dessert recipes are our specialty. How to Make Our Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake RecipeIngredients
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DirectionsStep 1: Prepare the panThis step is important! The more ornate the design, the more carefully you need to grease the Bundt pan. (This recipe assumes a 10″ fluted tube pan. See below for tips for using different sizes or shapes.) Plop a generous amount of shortening onto a paper towel and wipe the interior of the pan. Then sprinkle flour over the pan, and tap away the excess. Step 2: Combine ingredientsIn a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in the chocolate chips, being careful to distribute them throughout the batter. Step 3: BakeTransfer the batter to your prepared Bundt pan. Bake at 350ºF until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let the cake cool in its pan for 10 minutes, then remove the cake. Set the cake on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. Step 4: Make the frostingIn a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. You can simply spread the frosting across the top of the cake, but to achieve the signature Nothing Bundt Cakes look, use a piping bag to pipe the frosting in thick stripes down the cake. Tips for Making a Copycat Nothing Bundt CakeFollow our usual Bundt cake tips when making this Bundt cake:
How can you make other popular Nothing Bundt Cakes flavors?Look for Bundt cake recipes in some of the bakery’s most popular flavors, such as lemon, red velvet and white chocolate raspberry. The main requirement is that the recipe must be specifically made for a tube or Bundt pan: generally, richer cake recipes with a denser crumb like pound or coffee cakes. For the true Nothing Bundt Cakes experience, add the signature cream cheese frosting to any Bundt. Can you convert this copycat Nothing Bundt Cake recipe into Bundtlets?Nothing Bundt Cakes offers its tasty treats in mini sizes, called “Bundtlets.” You can make them at home by using a mini Bundt pan, which is similar to a cupcake tray, except each cup is an intricately decorated, scaled-down tube pan. It’s easy to adapt this recipe and other Bundt recipes to mini pans. Here are a few crucial tips:
What can you do if the Bundt cake is stuck to the pan?When you flip the Bundt pan over, the cake should slip out, especially if you greased your pan properly and waited for the cake to cool. If it doesn’t budge, lay a dish towel over the counter, turn the pan upside down and tap the base. If it still doesn’t budge, leave it there for a while. Gravity should do the trick. Worst case scenario, if your cake is well and truly stuck, ease it out with a spatula or knife. The cake may sustain some dents and craters: take Julia Child’s advice and “never apologize.” Instead, cover the damage with frosting or whipped cream. How should you store this copycat Nothing Bundt Cake recipe?You should store the frosted cake in the refrigerator, thanks to the cream cheese in the frosting. (An unfrosted Bundt can be kept, covered, at room temperature.) Because Bundt cakes are dense and moist cakes, they keep well, lasting five days in the fridge or a few days at room temperature. You can also freeze a baked Bundt cake, tightly wrapped, for a month or two. Defrost in the fridge before serving. Our Absolute Favorite Bundt Cakes Everyone raves about this pretty dessert—it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day? —Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri Get Recipe Lemon Lover’s Pound CakeCherry Chocolate Marble CakeCherries and chocolate are natural partners that make desserts such as this simply scrumptious! The marbled effect is easily achieved by layering the two contrasting batters. —Sandra Campbell, Chase Mills, New York Olive Oil CakeA good olive oil cake isn't overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack as it can be a dessert. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Chocolate Comfort CakeThis moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. 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It's been a family favorite since the '70s and it goes over really well at church potluck meals. —Anna Jean Allen, West Liberty, Kentucky Margarita CakeThis margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You'll be surprised at how closely it tastes like the real thing. These other margarita dessert recipes are delicious, too. ?—Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania Streuseled Zucchini Bundt CakeInspired by an abundance of zucchini, I found a new way to use it up in this spiced and lightly sweet cake. It even won a blue ribbon at our county fair! —Regina Stock, Topeka, Kansas Purple-Ribbon Pumpkin CakeI belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The cake is always a hit. It's one of my family's favorite Thanksgiving desserts, too, and disappears before the pumpkin pie does. —Debby Powers, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Jelly Donut CakeCake. Doughnuts. Now you don't have to choose between the two. 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It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Ginger-Glazed Lemon BundtTangy ginger, tart lemon and puckery cranberries make this melt-in-your-mouth cake as crisp—and gorgeous—as autumn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Decadent Fudge CakeEveryone loves the rich flavor in this decadent cake made with four types of chocolate. —Anna Hogge, Yorktown, Virginia Lemon Pound CakeCitrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon trees in my yard. This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites! My mother passed this recipe down to me. —Richard Killeaney, Spring Valley, California Heavenly Praline CakeA moist cake and generous frosting are filled with the fabulous flavor of caramel. The candied pecans are almost a dessert by themselves!—Jennifer Rodriguez, Midland, Texas Mint Swirl Fudge CakeMint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the holiday buffet. —Heidi Kelly, Norwood, Missouri Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee CakeHoliday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. Whenever I take it anywhere, everyone raves about it and wants the recipe. —Susan Walschlager, Anderson, Indiana Cranberry-Almond Pound CakeWhen you want an extra-special dessert for the holidays, it’s hard to beat a seasonal homemade cake. I like to drizzle mine with a simple but elegant glaze flavored with amaretto. —Jackie Howell, Tucson, Arizona Peanut Butter Bundt CakeThis peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. 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My husband and our two young children love it, too! —Lisa Bowen, Little Britian, Ontario Red Velvet Pound CakeThis delicious red velvet pound cake is the perfect combination of flavors. Make sure the cake has cooled before icing it; for extra crunch sprinkle some roasted pecans on top. —Robin Smith, Old Fort, North Carolina Coconut Fudge Cake“A big piece of this moist cake is a chocolate and coconut devotee's dream," notes Johnnie. "You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it.” Double Chocolate Espresso Pound CakeTwo of my biggest loves in life—chocolate and coffee—come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on top and thank me later. —Rachel Bernhard Seis, Taste of Home Senior Editor Almond Apricot Coffee CakeThe nutty aroma and delicate fruit flavor make this cake special enough to serve to company. 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And since there's no oil added to the batter, this tender fall-perfect cake is surprisingly low in fat. —Veronica Ross, Columbia Heights, Minnesota Rum-Glazed Pumpkin CakeFor years, my co-workers were taste testers as I worked on a recipe for pumpkin cake. This version wins, hands down. —Gilda Smith, Santee, California Streuseled Zucchini Bundt CakeInspired by an abundance of zucchini, I found a new way to use it up in this spiced and lightly sweet cake. It even won a blue ribbon at our county fair! —Regina Stock, Topeka, Kansas Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate CakeYou don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the batter in one bowl, bake and get ready for people to love this moist dark chocolate cake recipe. —Christa Hageman, Telford, Pennsylvania Ginger-Walnut Tube CakeMy husband, Ken, loves this tube cake with its bits of crystallized ginger. Feel free to drizzle it with a lemony glaze. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, NJ Pina Colada Tube CakeWe named this a “pina colada” cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma Aunt Lou's Fresh Apple CakeMy Great-Aunt Lou made a luscious fresh apple cake recipe that became a family tradition. My mom makes it for our annual beach trip to the Outer Banks. —Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia Buttermilk Pound CakeNow that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I make most often. It is a truly southern recipe, and one I think can't be topped—once people taste it, they won't go back to their other recipes with buttermilk. —Gracie Hanchey, De Ridder, Louisiana Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee CakeHoliday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. 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Go for the pistachios on top—the extra crunch is worth it. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia Pumpkin-Citrus Tube CakeI was determined to make a healthier version of this pumpkin- and spice-laden cake. Judging by the compliments, it worked. Even a picky 4-year-old eater asked for more.—Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon Cranberry-Filled Orange Pound CakeI made this for a holiday dinner with my family. Everyone loved the cran-orange flavor and the sweet glaze drizzled on top. For a fun variation, add 2/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut when including the orange juice to the batter, and sprinkle the finished cake with toasted coconut. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh FruitThis citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit. —Donna Pochoday, Morristown, New Jersey Coconut Pound Cake with Lime GlazeThis pound cake is the best! Oven temps will vary, so if the cake is not done after 1 hour and 20 minutes, continue baking in 5-minute intervals. Use fresh, not bottled, lime juice for the glaze. —Jo McFarland, Sterling, Virginia Popular Videosⓘ What is a strawberries and cream Nothing Bundt cake?Strawberries & Cream
Made with strawberry fruit filling and creamy white chocolate, this moist, refreshing cake is sure to please and makes any occasion deliciously sweet. © 2022 Nothing Bundt Cakes. All Rights Reserved.
What are the ingredients in Nothing Bundt cakes?Ingredients. 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size). 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix.. 1 cup sour cream.. 1/2 cup canola oil.. 1/2 cup water.. 4 large eggs, room temperature.. 3 teaspoons vanilla extract.. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.. Does Nothing Bundt cakes have different frosting?For all of our cake sizes, you can choose to enjoy them with regular, extra or no frosting. If you would like an alternative to our signature frosting petals, our 8” and 10” Bundt Cakes can be topped with our drizzle frosting design or, for a lighter touch, a light drizzle.
Is Strawberries and Cream Bundt Cake good?This strawberries and cream bundt cake is a rich and delicious dessert. Much like a typical pound cake, the cake has a sweet and buttery flavor. Highlighted with fresh strawberries, this recipe has the flavors of summer and spring. A cream cheese glaze elevates this cake to the next level.
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