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Top Secret Chocolate Cake

The Pioneer Woman's Top Secret Chocolate Cake
Prep Time
55 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yields
8 - 10 servings

Topped with a yummy chocolate ganache and festive rainbow sprinkles, this simple cake recipe from Ree Drummond gets an assist from a box of dark chocolate cake mix.

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ingredients

Cake

Nonstick baking spray, for the pan
1
box (15.2-oz) dark chocolate cake mix, such as Duncan Hines
1
cup whole milk
½
cup (1 stick) melted salted butter
3
large eggs, beaten
1
cup semisweet chocolate chips
1
tbsp vanilla extract

Simple Chocolate Ganache Topping

½
cup heavy cream
cup semisweet chocolate chips
Rainbow sprinkles, for garnish
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directions

Step 1

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray.

Step 2

Mix together the cake mix, milk, butter, eggs, chocolate chips and vanilla in a large bowl until completely combined. Pour into the prepared Bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Step 3

Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely, an additional 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

For the simple chocolate ganache topping: Meanwhile, heat the cream in a small pan until just bubbling. Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl and pour the hot cream over the top. Let sit for 1 minute, then mix until smooth.

Step 5

Transfer the cake to a cake stand or serving platter and pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the ridges. Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and serve.

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