Top with powdered sugar OR a simple chocolate ganache: Add ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and heat 1 minute to soften the chocolate; set aside. Heat ¼ cup cream in a glass measuring cup until very hot, but not boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 1 minute. Whisk together until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is very smooth. Pour over the cake or let stand until slightly thickened and pour over later.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 inch bundt or tube pan.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and sugar. Drop the eggs in one at a time while mixing, beating well after each add.
Sift the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Then mix in a little at a time, alternating with the milk. Beat until the ingredients are completely incorporated, then mix in the vanilla.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Tap on the counter to remove any possible air pockets. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake for an additional hour.
You can either sprinkle powdered sugar on top or follow the directions above for drizzling with a chocolate ganache.