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Crème Fraîche Dark Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with a Chocolate Ganache Drizzle

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Uncategorized
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • For the cake: 1 cup salted butter, softened 1  cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed  3 large eggs ½ cup crème fraîche 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup whole milk  ¾ cup dark chocolate chips 
  • For the ganache:  ¾ cup dark chocolate chips ⅓-1/2 cup heavy 

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar’s until creamy.  Add eggs and creme fraiche and mix well. 
  • Add vanilla, all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until incorporated.
  • Finally, add the milk and stir well for about 15 seconds. Fold in the dark chocolate chips. Divide into several mini Bundt pans, or one large Bundt pan. 
  • Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes.  Remove cakes from oven and let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan(s) and cool completely, either in the fridge or freezer, or on the counter. 
  • Mix up the ganache. Heat cream in a saucepan until hot and pour over chocolate chips, allow to sit for 5 minutes and then whisk well. Add more cream if a looser consistency is desired. 
  • Pour warm ganache over cakes. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Alternatively, this recipe can be made gluten-free by using any 1:1 flour sub. I love Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Sub and use it often. 
  • Calories listed are approximations only and should not be used for strict daily caloric calculations.