Air Fryer Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe for Moist, Quick Desserts

This Air Fryer Chocolate Bundt Cake is a simple, made-from-scratch dessert that turns out moist, fluffy, and intensely chocolatey. It’s a perfect small-batch treat for families or gatherings and is quick to prepare in the air fryer.

Why I Love This Recipe

This chocolate bundt cake is deeply chocolate-flavored, tender, and very moist. It uses common ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and comes together quickly.

The air fryer keeps baking time short while producing a nicely textured cake—ideal when you want a homemade dessert without heating the whole oven.

Find this recipe along with other favorites in our collection of air fryer dessert recipes.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Supplies Needed

You’ll need an air fryer and a small bundt pan that fits inside the basket. A 6-inch bundt pan works well for most compact air fryers. If your pan is nonstick, lightly grease it before adding the batter.

How to Make a Chocolate Bundt Cake in the Air Fryer

Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Set aside.

Step 2
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3
Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and blend until combined.

Step 4
Gradually add the dry flour and cocoa mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a uniform batter forms.

Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, filling it about two-thirds full.

Step 6
Place the bundt pan in the air fryer basket and slide it into the unit.

Step 7
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; if it doesn’t come out clean, add one-minute increments until done.

Step 8
Remove the basket and let the pan cool for a few minutes.

Step 9
Carefully release the cake from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a rack.

Step 10
Flip the cake onto a serving plate. Optionally top with chocolate frosting or a glaze before slicing and serving.

NOTE: All air fryers vary. This recipe was tested in a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer; adjust time by a minute or two depending on your model to avoid overbaking.

Tips

Expect some small swirls or uneven browning caused by circulating air; you can trim any high spots for a flat presentation. Use a toothpick to test doneness—when it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

FAQs

Can I add to this chocolate bundt cake?

Yes. Fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips for variation. You can also skip frosting and dust the cake with powdered sugar.

Can I use a box cake mix for this chocolate bundt cake?

Yes. A boxed mix works well—prepare according to package directions and bake at the same time and temperature listed here. Because the bundt pan is small, fill it only about two-thirds full; you may have leftover batter. Use extra batter to make cupcakes in silicone cups in the air fryer.

This recipe makes a quick, impressive dessert for parties, weeknight treats, or holidays. It’s easy to customize and ideal when you want a smaller cake without using the oven.

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