Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake with Rich Chocolate Ganache Recipe
This decadent Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake combines the rich fudginess of brownies with the lightness of chocolate cake, baked into a stunning bundt shape and topped with a smooth, shiny ganache for an indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake and Brownie Batter
- 1 15.25 oz. chocolate cake mix
- 1 18.3 oz. brownie mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat until the mixture is mostly smooth, ensuring even distribution of ingredients. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, signaling it’s fully cooked.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the bundt pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto the wire rack to cool completely, ensuring it sets perfectly and is ready for ganache.
- Prepare Ganache: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan just until it begins to boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for a few minutes to soften. Whisk the mixture until smooth and shiny, creating a luscious ganache.
- Finish the Cake: Pour the ganache evenly over the cooled bundt cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for an attractive presentation. Serve and enjoy this rich, chocolatey treat.
Notes
- Make sure to generously grease and flour the bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Let the cake cool completely before pouring the ganache to avoid it melting off the cake.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.
- The ganache can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator; warm slightly before pouring over the cake.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips or powdered sugar on top after ganache sets.
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