Amazing Solan Family Chocolate Cake Aka 3 Hole Cake Recipe

This decadent Swedish chocolate cake is a crowd-pleaser! A dairy-free, egg-free, and low-fat recipe that's surprisingly moist and intensely chocolatey. The secret ingredient (vinegar!) adds a delightful tang that no one will ever guess. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, this 3-hole bundt cake is sure to impress. Serve with fresh whipped cream and strawberries, a warm caramel drizzle, or a rich mocha glaze. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 373 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.6 (39 Reviews)
Amazing Solan Family Chocolate Cake Aka 3 Hole Cake

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Ingredients for Amazing Solan Family Chocolate Cake Aka 3 Hole Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Baking Cocoa
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or ¼ cup oil + ½ cup applesauce for lower fat)
  • Cold Water
  • White Vinegar
  • Vanilla
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (for glaze)
  • Milk
  • Almond Extract

How to Make Amazing Solan Family Chocolate Cake Aka 3 Hole Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, water, vinegar, vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cake is cooling, prepare the mocha glaze (see glaze instructions below).
  8. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle with glaze and serve. Enjoy!
  9. **Mocha Glaze Instructions:**
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and instant coffee granules.
  11. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth, pourable glaze forms. Add more milk, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
  12. Drizzle immediately over the cooled cake. The glaze will harden quickly.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

134g

Fat

10g

Carbs

19g