Description
A rich and moist chocolate bundt cake filled with creamy goodness and topped with a glossy ganache glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the mixture from the second bowl to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour in the hot water and stir until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is cooled, create small holes throughout the top of the cake. Spoon the cream cheese filling into the holes.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Add butter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the warm ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
- Slice and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best flavor, serve at room temperature. Pairs well with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate bundt cake, dessert, ganache, cream cheese filling, baking