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Chocolate Bundt Pudding Cake
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Chocolate Bundt Pudding Cake

This Chocolate Bundt Pudding Cake is topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It offers a decadent chocolate experience that is perfect for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bundt, chocolate, pudding cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 692kcal

Equipment

  • bundt pan
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate pudding mix INSTANT PUDDING MIX - just the powder - don't prepare the pudding
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups warm water

Chocolate Ganache

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Liberally grease a bundt pan with butter, shortening, or baking spray. Set aside.
  • Sift the all-purpose flour, cake flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and chocolate pudding mix into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar and salt, then mix well.
  • Mix the eggs, water, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla into the dry mixture using a large whisk.
  • Add the warm water and slowly stir again until completely combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once baked, let it cool for about 20 minutes.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the ganache.
  • Place the chocolate chips and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over low heat, until steaming.
  • Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate chips.
  • Let this sit for 2 minutes before whisking together and allowing all the chocolate to melt into the cream.
  • Once it is thick, glossy, and smooth, add the vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Remove the cake from the pan by inverting it onto a cake plate and gently tapping the pan to release the cake.
  • Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 74g