The super colorful Carnival bundt cake with chocolate glaze is one of those desserts that instantly brightens the mood, even before tasting it. The base is a soft yogurt cake, wholesome and easy to prepare, dressed up for the celebration thanks to the chocolate glaze and a shower of colorful candy sprinkles. It’s a cake that lifts spirits just by looking at it, perfect for celebrating Carnival with lightness and a touch of sweet magic.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: bundt pan 20 cm (8 in)
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival, All seasons
Ingredients for the super colorful Carnival bundt cake
- 2 cups 00 flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 7 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder (sachet (about 16 g))
- 1 packet vanillin (vanilla flavoring)
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate (55% cocoa)
- 1 tbsp butter (a knob of butter)
- to taste colorful candy sprinkles (chocolate-covered)
Tools
- 1 Food processor Bimby tm31 – tm5 – tm6 – tm7
- Bowls
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Bundt pan 8 in (20 cm) bundt pan
- 1 Small saucepan
Preparation of the super colorful Carnival bundt cake
WITHOUT BIMBY: In a bowl place the oil, the yogurt and the eggs (1) then using a hand mixer or a whisk, mix well (2). Add the flour, the sugar, the vanillin and the baking powder (3). Mix well, taking care not to form lumps (4). Pour the batter into a previously greased bundt pan.
WITH BIMBY: Put the sugar with the eggs, the oil and the yogurt in the mixing bowl and blend at speed 5 for 30 seconds. Then add the flour, the vanillin and the baking powder, mix at speed 4 for 1 minute. Pour the batter into a previously greased bundt pan.
BAKING: Bake in a preheated oven at 338°F (170°C), conventional (static), for 35 – 40 minutes. Do the toothpick test and if needed prolong the baking by a few minutes. After the time has passed, remove from the oven and let cool completely before unmolding.
Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the knob of butter in a small saucepan. Melt everything in a bain-marie, stirring until you get a smooth cream. (If you prefer, you can also use the microwave).
When the glaze is ready, pour it over the bundt cake trying to cover it completely. Finally add the colorful sprinkles.
🎉 Decoration ideas for your Carnival bundt cake
1. Colored sugar
Sprinkle it on the glaze while still soft.
You can use a single color or mix many different colors for a rainbow effect.
2. Sprinkles and colored nonpareils
The classic multicolored sprinkles immediately give a festive look.
Perfect if you want a simple yet lively decoration.
3. Sugar masks
You can cut small Carnival masks from ready-made sugar paste.
A few colors and a small cutter or a knife are enough.
4. Mini marshmallows
Cut in half or whole, they add volume and a soft, fun touch.
Choose the colorful ones for an even more festive effect.
5. Colored white chocolate
Melt some white chocolate and add a few drops of food coloring.
Make thin threads over the chocolate glaze for a lively contrast.
6. Sugar stars or hearts
Perfect if you want a more delicate but still colorful look.
They stick easily to fresh glaze.
7. Candied fruit pieces
Candied orange, citron or cherries add color and a traditional “vintage” party touch.
8. Caramel popcorn
For an unusual and super fun decoration.
Add them only just before serving to keep them crunchy.
TIPS and NOTES
Cake storage
The bundt cake keeps well at room temperature for 2–3 days, preferably covered with a cake dome or wrapped in cling film, so it stays soft and the glaze doesn’t dry out.
If you prefer, you can also store it in the refrigerator, especially if the kitchen is very warm: in this case it lasts up to 4–5 days. Before serving, let it come back to room temperature to bring out the chocolate flavor.
You can also freeze it without decorations (only the cake base), well wrapped, for about 1 month. When you need it, thaw at room temperature and then add fresh glaze and decorations.
