Description
Try this irresistible Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake recipe with fudgy texture and rich ganache for chocolate lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Chunk recommended)
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18.3 ounces fudge brownie mix
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4 large eggs
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1 1/4 cups water
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1 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
For the Ganache:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan thoroughly to ensure easy release. -
Mix Cake and Brownie Bases:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and fudge brownie mix evenly. -
Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs, water, vegetable oil, and mayonnaise to the dry mixes. Beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well blended. The mayonnaise adds moisture and richness, making the cake tender. -
Fold in Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed but not overmixed. -
Pour Batter into Pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula. -
Bake:
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Oven times may vary, so start checking at 50 minutes. -
Cool:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. -
Prepare Ganache:
While the cake cools, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. -
Glaze the Cake:
Drizzle the ganache evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the bundt cake and serve. The combination of fudgy brownie texture with the lighter chocolate cake and silky ganache makes for an irresistible treat.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor in both the cake and ganache.
Mayo might seem unusual but it keeps the cake incredibly moist without adding a noticeable tang.
Don’t overbake; brownies especially dry out quickly. Use a toothpick test starting around 50 minutes.