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German Chocolate Bundt Cake

This German Chocolate Bundt Cake is a delightful combination of rich chocolate and nutty coconut frosting!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can coconut pecan frosting 16-oz
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 to 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly.
  2. Grease your bundt pan generously with cooking spray or butter. Dust with flour to prevent sticking, ensuring your cake comes out smoothly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Using a whisk, mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter. This adds pockets of melty chocolate in each slice of your German Chocolate Bundt Cake.
  5. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
  6. Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, remove the bundt pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake cools, heat the coconut pecan frosting in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and corn syrup until smooth and pourable.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the warm coconut pecan frosting over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides for that beautiful bundt presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
  • Feel free to substitute the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a hint of coconut flavor.
  • Using a quality cake mix can significantly enhance the flavor of the cake.