Chocolate’s not usually my thing. I was always a vanilla kid. I mean, don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t turn it down, but it’s not usually the flavor I’d choose first. But every once in a while there’s a dish or a recipe that surprises me, and my tastebuds for that matter. This cake is one of them. This luscious Chocolate Yogurt Bundt Cake is unreal. Rich, but light. Decadent, but not too sweet. Chocolatey, but not overwhelmingly so. It is the perfect balance of moisture and crumb and is topped off with a gleaming chocolate ganache glaze.

This Chocolate Yogurt Bundt Cake has a little secret ingredient: coffee! Coffee really is chocolate’s best friend when it comes to chocolatey baked goods (see here and here). It gives the chocolate the punch it needs when being baked, allowing the chocolate to keep all it’s richness. The coffee also ensures a really moist cake! As a hint to what really gives this cake it’s great flavor, I decorated it with come chocolate coated coffee beans! A great little crunch and pop of coffee when taking a bite!

Another great thing about this cake is that it’s quite easy to whip up. Yes, there is some stovetop action necessary, but I didn’t even need to get out my mixer when whisking together this batter! Happy (with fewer dishes) hubby!

When you’re mixing up this gorgeous beauty, be sure not to skimp on the ganache. It really does take this Chocolate Yogurt Bundt Cake to the next level! It is amazing when still warm, but even once it has set, it is velvety smooth and delicious. Make sure not to put the cake in the fridge until the ganache has set, or else the chocolate will lose it’s decadent shine!

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