Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Step 1: Beat the eggs with sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy to create a loose batter.
- Step 2: Stir in the oil and whipping cream into the egg-sugar mixture.
- Step 3: Mix flour with baking powder and gently fold into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Step 4: Grease the Bundt pan well and sprinkle with breadcrumbs for easy release. Pour half of the batter into the pan.
- Step 5: Dissolve the instant coffee in some warm water and stir into the remaining batter.
- Step 6: Add the rum and sifted cocoa powder to the coffee batter and mix thoroughly.
- Step 7: Carefully spread the dark batter over the light batter in the pan.
- Step 8: Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (top and bottom heat) for about 40 minutes.
- Step 9: Perform the toothpick test: if no batter sticks, the cake is done.
- Step 10: After cooling, dust the Bundt cake with some cocoa powder to enhance flavor and appearance.
Notes
For an alcohol-free version, replace rum with vanilla extract or milk. Add a few drops of amaretto for a nutty aroma. Mix chopped dark chocolate in the dark batter for crunch. Serve with fresh berries or berry sauce for a fruity touch. Store airtight in the fridge for 2–3 days or freeze for longer storage. Thaw slowly before serving.
