Mini chocolate bundts
These mini chocolate bundts are indulgent single-serve cakes made with dark chocolate, cocoa powder and buttermilk. The Thermomix melts chocolate and butter gently without burning, then blends the batter into a silky, evenly textured mixture. Rich, moist and deeply chocolatey, they are ideal as a dessert or party treat and bake up beautifully tender with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Mini chocolate bundts Thermomix TM7 are the answer for anyone searching for an easy yet show-stopping chocolate dessert recipe. These little cakes combine dark chocolate, unsalted butter, cocoa powder and buttermilk into a batter that bakes into a moist crumb with an intense, grown-up chocolate flavour. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes the guesswork out of the process: the gentle melting programme liquefies chocolate and butter evenly without scorching, which is the single most common pitfall in traditional chocolate baking. Meanwhile the mixing bowl blends the buttermilk and egg into the dry ingredients until perfectly smooth, so every mini bundt rises evenly with a fine, tender structure. Their individual size makes them perfect for birthday parties, afternoon tea or a dessert buffet where guests each get their own beautifully shaped cake. If you love recipes that deliver bakery-level results at home, these mini chocolate bundts made in the Thermomix TM7 will quickly become a favourite in your repertoire.
Preparation tips
- Grease every ridge of the mini bundt tins thoroughly with butter and dust with cocoa powder instead of flour, so the decorative pattern of the chocolate cakes releases cleanly and without pale streaks.
- Fill the tins only two-thirds full with the chocolate batter, as the bicarbonate of soda and baking powder give a generous rise; this prevents the characteristic bundt shape from overflowing and losing its detail.
- Serve the mini bundts lukewarm with a spoonful of whipped cream or a simple ganache made from extra dark chocolate; a pinch of flaky salt on top accentuates the deep cocoa flavour beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the buttermilk with a plant-based alternative soured with a teaspoon of lemon juice, and use lactose-free or plant-based butter. The bicarbonate of soda still reacts with the acidity, keeping the chocolate crumb just as tender and moist.
- Festive orange variant: add the zest of one orange and a small pinch of ground cinnamon to the batter for a seasonal chocolate-orange flavour. Finish with a white chocolate drizzle and finely grated orange zest for a show-stopping Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The gentle melting programme melts the dark chocolate and butter smoothly without burning, giving a glossy base for the batter. [Multi-Function]
- Precise temperature control keeps the chocolate warm at an even level, preventing scorching and seizing during preparation. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 weighing function lets you measure the caster sugar and flour directly into the bowl, saving extra bowls and mess. [Built-in Scale]
- Buttermilk and egg are blended into the mixture until lump-free, producing a silky batter for evenly risen mini bundts. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grinding of the cocoa powder ensures no clumps remain, so the chocolate flavour distributes evenly through every cake. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- cocoa powder
- bicarbonate of soda
- baking powder
- caster sugar
- salt
- egg
- buttermilk
- olive oil