Legendary Chocolate Cake

Dark Chocolate Spiral Bundt Cake
Brian Mick
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Legendary Chocolate Cake

Dark Chocolate Spiral Bundt Cake
Brian Mick

A moist, rich dark chocolate cake in a creatively festive spiral bundt cake pan. Sure to please a crowd!

1 cake, about 12 servings
Oven: 350ºF

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 c white sugar
  • 1 3/4 c flour
  • 3/4 c cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1 c strong black coffee
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs

Ganache

  • 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter

Decorations

  • 1/4 c mini chocolate chips Optional
  • 1/4 c walnuts chopped Optional
  • 1 c raspberries Optional

Instructions

Mix

1

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.

2

Add wet ingredients, mix for 2 minutes. Batter will be thin.

3

Pour into greased and floured baking pan. Recommended: Spiral Bundt Cake Pan

Bake

1

Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

Glaze

1

Heat the cream in a saucepan or microwave until steaming. Remove from heat, add chocolate and butter, stir until melted and blended.

2

Let sit for a few minutes to cool and thicken.

3

Pour over cake. Top with mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts.