Death By Chocolate Bundt Cake
How to Make the Ganache
The chocolate ganache is made with just two ingredientssemisweet chocolate chips and butter. For best results use the double boiler method to melt the butter and chocolate together.
To do this fill a pot about halfway full of water. Bring it to a simmer over low heat. Find a heatsafe bowl glass or stainless steel that can be set into the pot. Make sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. The steam is what will melt the chocolate.
Add the chocolate and butter to the heatsafe bowl. With the heat on low use a rubber spatula to stir the chocolate until it is melted and smooth. Drizzle the ganache over the cooled chocolate bundt cake. You can serve the cake immediately or let the ganache set a bit before cutting and indulging! Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 34 days.
This may seem like a question that is a nobrainer. The difference between a bundt cake and a regular cake is that a bundt cake is baked in a bundt pan also known as a fluted tube pan! Well that is true and part of the answer but not the entire answer.
Another difference is the bundt pans have a cylindrical hole in the middle which means more of the cake will touch the sides of the pan. This results in a crustier edge. This isnt a bad thing it is perfect for supporting any frosting or decorating you may add to the cake.
What Size Bundt Pan Should I Use?
Size does matter when it comes to making bundt cakes. I used a 10inch bundt pan that holds 12 cups of liquid. Generally the size of bundt pans is determined by how many cups of liquid it holds. When adding the batter just be sure to not add too much of it or it will overflow in the oven. A good tip would be to fill the