Description
A deliciously moist chocolate bundt cake topped with a rich ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream or buttermilk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (double cream in the UK)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven.
- In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with sugar, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and whisk until combined.
- Pour boiling water over the mixture, and whisk until you get a uniform thin batter.
- Spray the bundt pan with non stick baking spray, then pour the batter in the pan.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the pan.
- Remove the pan from the oven, and place on a wire rack for 10 minutes then loosen up the sides with a thin spatula if needed. Invert on a plate and allow to cool completely.
- For the ganache, In a saucepan or in the microwave, heat the cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir well until smooth. If needed, whisk vigorously to bring it together.
- Let the ganache cool to room temperature, then pour over the cake and allow it to drip slightly from the sides. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Allow to set then slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg