This Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake starts with a cake mix! It's filled with delicious chocolate chips, making it perfect for any special occasion or even just because.
It is one of my favorite recipes and yields a tender crumb and moist cake that will make even the most die-hard chocolate lovers swoon!
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Delicious chocolate chip bundt cake
The cake batter is simple to prepare because it starts with a boxed mix and requires just a few basic ingredients! The chocolate chip cake is ideal for baking in a bundt pan. It gives you a gourmet look without much effort, love that! And those yummy chocolate chips give it extra flavor!
Ingredients you’ll need
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- box of yellow cake mix or white cake mix
- plain yogurt
- large eggs
- vanilla instant pudding mix
- vegetable oil
- Mini semisweet chocolate chips
- powdered sugar and fresh strawberries (optional)
Creative variations to try
- Instead of dusting the top of the cake with powdered sugar, you could also frost the cooled cake with your favorite vanilla frosting or cream cheese frosting.
- If you are a chocolate fan and want some additional chocolate flavor in your dessert, use a chocolate cake mix instead of a vanilla one.
- Don't have Greek yogurt on hand? You can use sour cream in the cake batter instead.
- You could also customize this recipe by using dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or a mixture of them. Wouldn't that be yummy?!!
- If you use full-size semi-sweet chocolate chips, toss them in a little flour. This will help suspend them in the batter.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Preheating the oven. Lightly grease with non stick cooking spray and flour the bundt pan. (I used all purpose flour for this.)
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, yogurt, eggs, warm water, vanilla pudding mix and ½ cup oil. Beat the mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes. Invert it and transfer it to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
For this recipe, I recommend using a flouted 10-cup bundt cake.
Bundt cakes are so moist because the combination of wet ingredients (yogurt, oil, and eggs) work together to give you moist cakes every time. The added moisture from the yogurt and oil prevents the cake from drying out during the baking process.
The main difference between bundt cake and regular cake is the pan itself. Bundt pans are designed to be aerated, which allows for even cooking throughout the entire cake. They also provide a nicer presentation than a regular cake pan would.
Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
When baking in a bundt cake pan, grease AND flour to prevent sticking. Get in all the little nooks and crannies!
- Make sure that you use plain yogurt instead of the flavored kind. I've found that using full-fat Greek yogurt helps to get the most moisture in this simple cake.
- I recommend cooling the cake completely on a wire rack instead of a plate so the bottom of your cake doesn't build up condensation and become a little soggy.
How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Once cooled, your bundt cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze - For best results, wrap the entire cooled cake tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. The cake should stay good frozen for up to 3 months.
More recipes you’ll love
- Apple Spice Bundt Cake is another simple dessert that you can make in your bundt pan, plus there is nothing that says comfort food and fall more than the combination of apples and cinnamon.
- Do you have chocolate lovers in your family? If so, next time you are going to want to make these Brownie Bundt Cakes with Strawberries. It's bursting with chocolatey goodness that pairs so well with the fresh strawberries.
- Not in the mood for a bundt cake? That's okay this Butter Cake is another simple dessert that you can whip up for your family in no time.
- The Strawberry Crunch Cake is the easiest poke cake recipe and that crunchy topping is over the top delicious!
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Isn't this yummy? The cake is so moist and delicious! Leave a comment below, I'd love to hear what you think!!
Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 3.4 ounce package of vanilla instant pudding mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- powdered sugar and fresh strawberries for serving optional
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour the bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, yogurt, eggs, ½ cup warm water, pudding mix and ½ cup oil. Beat the mixture on low until just combined.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 to 3 minutes until the batter is fluffy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes before inverting it and removing it from the pan. Run a butter knife around the edges. Transfer it to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely. **
- Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh strawberries or raspberries. Delicious with ice cream!
Mary Rose says
Everyone loves this cake! It is so simple to make and it turned out delicious! It’s a dense cake. I had to increase the baking time to 50 minutes. I don’t know if that’s an elevation thing or what (I’m in Central Texas), but this recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!
Debra Clark says
You're so welcome Mary Rose, I'm glad you enjoyed this cake! Thanks for the heads up on the timing. I appreciate you sharing. Thanks for supporting the blog!
Jean says
I was just thinking about having the kids and grandbaby over for lunch tomorrow and what would be a simple dessert. Your post popped up and this cake became it. Probably go totally chocolate though. Chocoholic here. Thanks for this delicious sounding dessert!
Debra Clark says
I like the way you think Jean 😋 That sounds like a fabulous combination!