Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Elevating a simple dessert to the truly sublime, our vanilla bean Bundt cake mix makes it easy to bake a moist, tender cake that tastes as wonderful as it looks. To garnish, simply lightly dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar immediately before serving. Or, if you're a chocolate lover, drizzle the cake with an easy glaze, as we do here.
Ingredients:
- 1 package Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake Mix
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (8 fl. oz./250 ml) lukewarm water
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) (8 oz./250 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the chocolate glaze (optional):
- 6 oz. (185 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml) heavy cream
Directions:
Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 350°F (180°C). Butter and flour a 10-cup (2.5-l) Bundt pan.
Put the cake mix in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. In a small bowl, using a handheld whisk, whisk together the eggs and water and add to the mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the melted butter and beat until blended and smooth, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat on medium speed for 30 seconds more.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and, using a rubber spatula, spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert the pan onto the rack and lift off the pan. Let the cake cool completely, at least 2 hours.
To make the glaze, in a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream just to a boil. Immediately pour the cream over the chocolate and butter. Whisk until the chocolate and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the glaze over the top of the cake allowing the glaze to drip down the sides. Let the cake stand until the glaze is set, at least 15 minutes. Serves 16.
Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen
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