Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake with Rich Chocolate Ganache Recipe
This Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake is a decadent dessert combining rich chocolate cake and fudgy brownie in one impressive bundt shape. Topped with a luscious semi-sweet chocolate ganache, it’s perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a crowd-pleasing treat that blends the best of both worlds – moist cake and dense brownie. Easy to prepare with boxed mixes and finished with homemade ganache for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bundt Cake
- 1 (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 (18.3 oz) brownie mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Ganache
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan to ensure the cake will release easily after baking.
- Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat together until the batter is mostly smooth and well combined. Then fold in the mini chocolate chips to add bursts of chocolatey texture throughout the cake.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the ganache: Put the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it stand for a few minutes to soften the chocolate. Whisk until the ganache becomes smooth, glossy, and evenly combined.
- Finish and serve: Pour the ganache evenly over the cooled bundt cake, allowing it to drip beautifully over the sides. Serve immediately or let the ganache set slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- Be sure to grease and flour the bundt pan well to prevent sticking.
- Use a toothpick to check doneness; the baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- For a richer ganache, use chopped chocolate instead of chips if preferred.
- This cake is best served at room temperature to enjoy the full flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Chocolate Bundt Cake, Brownie Cake, Chocolate Ganache Cake, Easy Chocolate Dessert, Chocolate Bundt Dessert
