Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake (Gluten-Free)
This gluten-free chocolate orange bundt cake brings together rich chocolate and fresh orange for an amazing combination of flavors. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache, it's a simple yet flavorful cake that deserves a place in your baking rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup orange juice, fresh
- ½ orange zest
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (30g)
- Pinch of salt
For the chocolate ganache
- ½ cup cream
- 4 ounces chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a bundt cake pan, making sure to cover all the details and edges so the cake releases easily.
- Whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, egg, oil, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix without beating until everything is well incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Since oven temperatures can vary, check the cake by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean, without streaks of wet batter.
- Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before adding the ganache.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top.
For the chocolate ganache:
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan or microwave until boiling. Pour it over the chopped chocolate, add the butter, and mix. Let it stand at room temperature to cool slightly, then beat with a hand whisk for 3 minutes until smooth.
Notes
Storing: Store the unglazed cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you've added the chocolate ganache, keep the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container or freezer bag.