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Published: Dec 1, 2022 · Modified: Apr 30, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Christmas Bundt Cake

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This marbled Christmas Bundt cake is easy to make and looks stunning when sliced open to reveal the scrumptious swirls of chocolate and vanilla cake.

marbled bundt cake with coconut on top.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This marbled Christmas Bundt cake is a showstopper! It's got a beautiful marbled effect and it's so moist and delicious.

If you're looking for an impressive cake for the Holiday's that doesn't require too much effort, this Christmas bundt cake recipe is for you!

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  • Why You Will Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make this Christmas Bundt Cake
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Related Recipes
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Tips for Success
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Food Safety
  • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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Ingredients

The secret to a cake that stays moist for several days is oil. When we use butter, it firms up when the cake is refrigerated, making the cake texture harder and dryer. Oil, however keeps the cake texture springy and moist.

You'll need the following ingredients for this marble bundt cake recipe:

  • Flour
  • Vegetable oil (or softened butter)
  • Eggs
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Cocoa powder, sifted
  • Salt
  • Semi Sweet Chocolate (bakers chocolate, or chocolate chips)
  • Coconut, shredded or flaked
  • Powdered sugar

ingredients for making a marbled cake.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make this Christmas Bundt Cake

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 F. Grease a deep 7" bundt cake pan with shortening or butter.

  2. Lightly dust the inside of the bundt pan with 1 tablespoon of flour. I just shake it about, then tip the excess out.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients

step 1 mixing eggs, sugar, oil.
  1. Mix the sugar, eggs, and oil in a bowl until light and fluffy.
wet ingredients and dry cake ingredients in separate bowls.
  1. Measure the flour, baking powder, and salt into another mixing bowl, whisk to combine.
  1. Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients in 3-4 portions, mixing with a hand mixer.

Mix The Chocolate

adding cocoa to vanilla cake batter.
  1. Remove â…“ of the batter to a smaller bowl. Add the sifted cocoa powder. Sifting the cocoa removes lumps.
blending in melted chocolate into part of the cake batter.
  1. Using a spoon, spatula, or hand mixer, blend until smooth.

Layer & Bake

  1. Layer the batter into the prepared 7" bundt pan, alternating the batters. Start by spooning or pouring half the vanilla batter into the bottom of the bundt pan.
vanilla and chocolate cake batter pouring into a bundt pan.
  1. Then, carefully spoon in the chocolate batter on top of the vanilla layer.
layering vanilla and chocolate cake batter in a bundt pan.
  1. Spoon the rest of the vanilla batter into the pan, on top of the chocolate batter. Bake 40 minute in preheated oven.

Decorate & Serve

  1. Once your cake has baked, let it cool for 8 minutes. Using a serving plate, invert the marble bundt cake onto it so that it turns out onto the serving plate. Let the cake cool completely before decorating.

You can vary the theme for this cake by the decoration, for instance, sprigs of holly of a few snips evergreen are perfect for Christmas. Use pansy's of violets for Easter, carnations or roses for Valentine's!

coconut sprinkled on top of a chocolate frosted cake.
  1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in short 30 second bursts, or in a small saucepan on a very low setting.
  2. Stir until smooth and then drizzle on top of the cooled marble bundt cake.
coconut sprinkled on top of a chocolate frosted cake.
  1. Sprinkle the marble bundt cake top with coconut flakes, letting some scatter at the bottom.

  2. Last, using a fine mesh sieve, add a dusting of powdered sugar.

Serving Suggestions

Decorated with evergreen, holly sprigs, or with rosemary sprigs and cranberries, this Christmas bundt cake is a showstopper. Even without the holiday decor this cake is a stunning, sensational dessert for any occasion.

Serve with hot coffee or with our Cheesecake Cocktail at your next Holiday event as the pièce de résistance

marbled bundt cake with coconut on top.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Related Recipes

  • Carrot Mini Bundt Cakes
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake
  • Raspberry and White Chocolate Loaf Cake
  • Bundt-wich Party Sub
  • Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Substitutions

If you don't want to use vegetable oil to make this marble bundt cake recipe, than you can use an equal portion of softened butter.

I used semi sweet baking chocolate to melt and drizzle on the top of my cake, however, you can use an equal amount of chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips.

Variations

You can vary the decoration to make this a special cake for any Holiday also! For more delicious chocolate desserts, see our Crinkle Brownie Cookies, Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters, and Pecan Upside Down Cake.

  • Red Velvet Marble Cake - To make a white batter, substitute the three eggs for 5 egg whites. Remove â…“ of the mixed batter and add the cocoa powder and 10 drops of red food color. Proceed with the rest of the recipe. Decorate the top using white chocolate.

Equipment

Equipment in this recipe is vital. Your typical bundt cake pan is about 10" to 11" diameter, with the cake being wide and not very tall. This cake is showcased by using a smaller diameter bundt pan, making the cake taller.

  • 7" Bundt Cake Pan
  • Covered Cake Plate
  • Pedestal Cake Plate

Many Instant Pots have a bundt pan accessory. They are absolutely perfect for this, as they are 7" diameter!

Storage

Store your cake at room temperature under a cake plate cover for a day or two. Refrigerate if needing to store longer. You can cut in slices, wrap, and freeze for later also.

Tips for Success

  • Be generous with the shortening or butter when you grease the inside of the bundt pan. Make sure to get in the nooks and top design good.
  • Dusting the inside of the bundt cake pan with a tablespoon of flour helps teh cake release easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this marble bundt cake ahead and freeze it?

This cake freezes really well. Cover it with foil, undecorated, and freeze up to 3 months. Let it come completely to room temperature before decorating.

Food Safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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Christmas Bundt Cake

This marbled Christmas bundt cake is easy to make and looks stunning when sliced open to reveal the swirls of chocolate and vanilla cake. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or some ice cream for a special dessert your friends and family will love.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Servings: 8
Calories: 668kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

  • 7" Marble Bundt Cake Pan
  • Cake plate with dome cover
  • Cake plate without cover

Ingredients

For the Marble Bundt Cake

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil (or butter, softened)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Decoration

  • ½ cup coconut flaked or shredded
  • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate bakers or chips
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the Marble Bundt Cake

  • Start by preheating the oven to 350 F. Grease a deep 7" bundt cake pan with shortening or butter. Lightly dust the inside of the bundt pan with 1 tablespoon of flour. I just shake it about, then tip the excess out.
  • Mix the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
    ¾ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups sugar
  • In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to blend.
    2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in 3 to 4 portions, mixing well after each addition. Spoon out â…“ of the batter into a smaller bowl.
  • Add the sifted cocoa powder to the batter in the small mixing bowl. Blend well.
    2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • Layer the batter, alternating with half the vanilla batter first, then spoon in the chocolate batter, and top with the remaining vanilla batter. Bake for 40 minutes in prepared oven.
  • Remove cake from oven, let cool to 8 minutes. Place serving plate on top of the bundt cake pan, then invert to tip out the cake. Let cool completely before decorating.

Decorating the Marble Bundt Cake

  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave in short 30 second bursts, or in a pan on low. Stir until smooth, then pour onto top of the cake.
    ½ cup semi sweet chocolate
  • Sprinkle the top with the shredded coconut, then dust with some powdered sugar. Decorate with holly sprigs or evergreen. Serve!
    ½ cup coconut, ¼ cup powdered sugar

Notes

  • Be generous with the shortening or butter when you grease the inside of the bundt pan. Make sure to get in the nooks and top design good.
  • Dusting the inside of the bundt cake pan with a tablespoon of flour helps teh cake release easily.
  • Sift the cocoa powder before adding to the batter, this will break up tiny cocoa lumps.

Nutrition

Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword : 7" bundt cake, chocolate swirl bundt cake, marble bundt cake, marble bundt cake recipe, marble bundt cake with oil

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