Mini Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cakes are so easy to put together and totally vegan. You could also make it is a large Bundt or even as cupcakes!
A really easy vegan chocolate cake recipe that makes the cutest mini Bundt cakes! If you have any family or friends that are dairy-free, they will love these cakes!
The recipe is completely no-fuss; truly easy to put together!
There isn’t much I need on Mother's Day. It’s just another day, really. Not that I wouldn’t mind breakfast in bed. I’ll take eggs Benedict and a hot cup of coffee. The New York Times would be lovely, thank you.
But I know I am just dreaming. And you may be dreaming of what you could make for your mom or wife or just someone you really dig! The way to every women’s heart just may be with chocolate.
One bundt cake is perfect but SIX mini bundt cakes is a stroke of sheer genius! You will make your mom or favorite lady just BEAM with happiness.
The cakes are wonderful with just a touch of coffee flavor and a little kick of vermouth. If you don’t want to make the cake boozy, just add the vanilla. But boozy is better sometimes.
These mini-bundts are the start of a series I will be doing this summer: Summer Sweets. I know summer isn’t officially upon us, but here in South Florida…we are already at the cusp of a long, hot summer season.
Have you never baked a cake before? Don’t fret! This is the perfect first cake to bake for your mom (or aunt, or grandma, or best-friend). It’s simple and fuss-free.
I just love this chocolate cake recipe. It's vegan (no dairy or eggs) and it is so moist and wonderful! I made this vegan chocolate cake back in December and it's been a regularly requested cake here by my family and neighbors.
You don't miss the eggs or the milk. If you prefer to use regular milk, go ahead.;)
It turns out perfect every time. You don’t own a mixer? NO problem. You can mix the whole cake by hand. To all the mom’s out there: Happy Mother’s Day! You all deserve lots of delicious chocolate cake.
slightly adapted from The Post Punk Kitchen
What you need to make mini chocolate espresso Bundt cakes:
- dark chocolate chips
- hot brewed coffee (I used espresso)
- almond milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk or milk)
- apple cider vinegar
- granulated sugar
- canola oil
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or regular)
- baking soda
- baking powder
- sea salt
How to make easy vegan mini Bundt cakes?
Gather all your ingredients.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Prep mini Bundt baking pan with baking spray (or a regular size Bundt pan).
Put the chocolate chips in a medium bowl with hot coffee. Let it stand, stirring occasionally until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
Whisk together the almond milk (or whatever milk you chose) and vinegar in a large bowl, and set aside for a few minutes to curdle (yes, you’re making a vegan “buttermilk”). Add the sugar, oil, vanilla, vermouth and mix well.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add in two batches to wet ingredients and beat until no large lumps remain. If you have a some tiny lumps in the batter, not a huge problem.
Spoon the batter carefully into a pastry bag and pipe evenly into your pan(s) or carefully spoon the batter into the pan; smooth the top of the batter.
Bake about 15-20 minutes, or until the center of a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Check the cakes at 15 minutes (every oven is different, and they may be ready sooner).
Allow the mini-bundt pans to cool about 10 minutes before inverting the pans onto a cooling racks to remove the cakes. For a large bundt cake, let it cool completely before inverting onto your serving plate.
Can I make one Bundt cake?
Yes, instead of 6 mini Bundt cakes, you could make one large Bundt cake.
How full should you fill mini Bundt pans?
There is no need to fill all the way to the top. It may seem you aren't filling enough, but 2/3 of the way full (which is about 1 cup batter per each mini Bundt). This will make sure they don't overflow and bake evenly.
Happy Baking!
Some other chocolate recipes to enjoy:
Mini Chocolate-Espresso Bundt Cakes
Ingredients
- ¼ dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup hot brewed coffee I used espresso
- 1 cup almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk or milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed or regular
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prep mini Bundt baking pan with baking spray (or a regular size Bundt pan).
- Put the chocolate chips in a medium bowl with hot coffee. Let it stand, stirring occasionally until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk together the almond milk (or whatever milk you chose) and vinegar in a large bowl, and set aside for a few minutes to curdle (yes, you’re making a vegan “buttermilk”).
- Add the sugar, oil, vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in two batches to wet ingredients and beat until no large lumps remain. If you have a some tiny lumps in the batter, not a huge problem.
- Spoon the batter carefully into a pastry bag and pipe evenly into your pan(s) or carefully spoon the batter into the pan; smooth the top of the batter.
- Bake about 15 minutes or until the center of a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Allow the mini-bundt pans to cool about 10 minutes before inverting the pans onto a cooling racks to remove the cakes. For a large bundt cake, let it cool completely before inverting onto your serving plate.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Mari says
I would love something chocolate! Very nice mini bundts. Have a fabulous Mother's Day Lora 🙂
Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything} says
Breakfast in bed?! Sign me up! but just like you, unless I make it, it ain't gonna happen!
What a delicious bundt cake Lora! I'm having trouble getting the cake out of the pan so now I'm afraid on making another bundt 🙁 I'll just have to see what everyone comes up with
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Terra says
They do look lovely! I love making cake, AND love coffee....perfect! Take care, Terra
Rosie'sCountryBaking says
These look delicious, I love bundts too! I will try to link one of my bundt recipes up 🙂
Elin says
Happy Mother's Day to you Lora and have a blessed day with your lovely kids and hubby !
Amy says
Lora, these sound delicous! I love that they are individually sized, although I have a feeling I would eat more than one ;)! Happy Mother's Day!
A Thought For Food says
Well, I can't think of a more lovely way to celebrate Mother's Day than with a bundt cake. Hope you get your breakfast in bed too!
Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says
These are just perfect! Love how moist they look!
megan nones says
I made this scrumptious chocolate goodness, but as muffins...didn't have bundt pans 🙁 Happy mother's day!! :))
Lisa says
Happy Mother's Day, sweet Lora! Those bundts look so decadent, and you're right..6 IS better than one. Love individual cakes that aren't cupcakes lol BTW, I do have a bundt I came up with last year, but I added too much filling and it exploded. Perfect time to decrease the filling and try again for #SummerSweets!
notterschool says
Lora I would like to say you happy mother day. It is mother day’s prefect recipe and best to way delight Mom 🙂
Carolyn says
Those are just gorgeous, Lora! There is something so enchanting about mini bundt cakes. Happy Belated Mother's Day!
Becky says
Lora,
Happy Belated Mother's Day! I would be happy woth one of your Mini Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cakes for breakfast.
Congrats on the Top 9 Today!
Lael Hazan @educatedpalateael says
Happy belated mother's day. I need to get one of those mini-bundt pans. It is definitely time and you are inspiring!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Happy belated mother's day Lora! These mini bundt cakes are fantastic! Who wouldn't want their own cake?! 🙂
D B says
Congratulations on making the foodbuzz Top 9!
Paula says
Beautiful bundt recipe and I love that you made them in mini bundt pans. They are the cutest. Hope you got your breakfast in bed yesterday 🙂
KonstantKraver says
What gorgeous little bundt. I love the idea of summer desserts
Reem | Simply Reem says
adorable!!!
These mini bunt cake look gorgeous and with expresso... perfect!!
Ilke says
They look so cute. I love eating mini bundts. Never made one since everything is consumed in large amounts in my home and at the office! You have very good projects piling up. I still have to make foccacia and link up. Can't wait to try the summer desserts.
EA-The Spicy RD says
What a lovely Mother's Day present! I adore the minis and definitely think I need to get to work on a gluten-free version of these bunt babies! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day 🙂
Sara @ Saucy Dipper says
A Bundt Blog Hop! How cute. I may even try to play!
Kim - Liv Life says
Happy Mother's Day Lora!! These cakes for my mother's day would have made my day. All my favorite flavors, and I love the mini size!
Vicki @ WITK says
All I have is a big bundt 🙂 Your flavors sound great, I recently made a tangerine bundt that should make its way to pinterest soon!
Shulie says
Love these bundts and the series Lora.Love bundt cakes a slice goes so well with tea. I've got the mini bundt pans bit haven;t given them a test run!
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
I love these mini bundt cakes, Lora - they're so adorable! Great recipe! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day with your family.
kankana says
Nothing can beat a most chocolate cake! Can have that every day .. like every single day 😀
The mini ones are so cute to look at.
Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says
What a great recipe, this looks super delicious! 🙂
Lemons and Anchovies says
Lora, I love these mini bundt cakes. Chocolate and espresso go so well together. I can imagine how absolutely yummy these are. 🙂
Karriann says
They look fab! Drizzle some chocolate syrup or caramel on top of those and they're divine! 😉
"Happy Cooking"
Savoring Italy says
Chocolate syrup and caramel!:)xx thank you:)
Tickled Red says
Lora these are perfect! Mini and with espresso...MmmMmm ;D
Tickled Red says
Lora these are perfect! Mini & with espresso...MmmMmm ;D
Savoring Italy says
Thanks for linking up, Shari:)LOVE your pumpkin honey bundt!xx
simple baking says
Lovely bundts Lora. Thanx for the bloghop.
Baker Street says
I LOVE bundt cakes and this is such a beautiful series! Off to link a few of my posts 🙂
Savoring Italy says
I love them too and so happy you linked up, An:)I'll add them to the pinterest page. Thank you:)
CJ - Food Stories says
Thx for connecting with me on foodbuzz. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can't wait to see what your next post will be!