Decadent Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

Easy triple chocolate Bundt cake made with boxed cake and pudding mixes, chocolate chips and sour cream. Fudgy, moist and rich dark chocolate cake for birthdays, potlucks and Valentine’s Day.

Triple Chocolate Cake is one of the simplest, most chocolate-forward cakes you’ll make. It started as a friend’s go-to birthday cake and quickly became a favorite for special occasions. The recipe uses boxed mixes and a few pantry staples, so it’s perfect when you want an impressive dessert without complicated baking.

This fudgy Bundt cake combines a boxed double-chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix and a bag of chocolate chips — that’s your triple chocolate. Sour cream keeps the crumb moist and tender, while a bit of oil and eggs add structure and richness. It’s an ideal “cheater homemade” dessert for bakers who want great flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

You’ll need the following:

• 1 box Double Chocolate or Fudge cake mix
• 1 box instant chocolate/fudge pudding mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 (10–12 oz) bag semisweet, bittersweet or dark chocolate chips

How to make Triple Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or coat it well with baking spray.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), combine the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil and warm water. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand so they’re evenly distributed but not overworked.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid baking until completely dry to keep it fudgy).
5. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely or serve warm.
6. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Recipe notes and tips

• For a classic finish, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar right before serving.
• Serve slices warm with freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
• To make it even more decadent, drizzle chocolate ganache over the top for a fourth layer of chocolate — perfect for potlucks and celebrations.

This cake is ideal for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, potlucks or any time you want a rich chocolate dessert without fuss. Enjoy!

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Updated: Originally published in February 2016 and updated with new photos and copy in February 2020; the recipe remains the same.