Decadent Dark Chocolate Drizzle Bundt Cake
The ultimate chocoholic’s dream. Immerse yourself in rich, moist layers of dark chocolate bliss crowned with a velvety dark chocolate ganache.
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 1/3 cups of granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 egg(s)
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
For the Dark Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of butter
Instructions
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PreheatPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
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WhiskIn a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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MixAdd eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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StirStir in the boiling water slowly until the batter is smooth. Be careful as the batter will be thin.
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FoldFold in the dark chocolate chips (or chunks).
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BakePour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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CoolAllow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Dark Chocolate GanacheIn a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
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Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
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Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
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Stir the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth. Add the butter and stir until fully incorporated.
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Let the ganache cool for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
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DrizzleOnce the cake is completely cooled, pour the dark chocolate ganache over the bundt cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
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ServeTop with fruits or slivered almonds if desired. Slice and enjoy the rich, dark chocolate goodness!
Notes
I use Nordic Ware bundt pans for the pictured results. You can top this with fresh fruit, orange zest, slivered almonds, etc.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
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