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Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache

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This Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a rich and moist dessert featuring a fluffy chocolate cake topped with silky ganache that drips beautifully down the sides. Elegant yet simple, it’s perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240mL) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120mL) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120mL) boiling water
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • For the ganache:
  • 6 oz (170g) semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup (120mL) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; batter will be thick.
  5. Dissolve espresso powder in boiling water, then whisk into batter. Mixture will be thin.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake 45–55 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Cool cake in pan 10–15 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For ganache, combine chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl. Melt in microwave in 30-second bursts (stirring) or over a bain-marie until smooth.
  9. Let ganache cool 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly. Pour over cooled cake before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Dark chocolate can be used instead of semi-sweet for deeper flavor.
  • Add orange zest or almond extract to the batter for variation.
  • Drizzle white chocolate over the ganache for a two-tone effect.
  • Top with crushed peppermint or toasted nuts for a festive touch.
  • Freeze the cake without ganache for best results, then glaze after thawing.

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