Chocolate Mayan Bundt Cake

Chocolate Mayan Bundt Cake


1. Preheat oven to 350º F.

2. Grease 12-cup Bundt pan.

3. FOR CAKE:.

4. Microwave chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

5. Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

6. Beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

7. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

8. Beat in melted chocolate.

9. Beat flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with milk.

10. Pour into prepared bundt pan.

11. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert cake onto wire rack to cool completely.

12. Transfer cake to serving platter. Drizzle cake with chocolate glaze. Let set before serving.

13. FOR CHOCOLATE GLAZE:.

14. Microwave chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; Stir. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

15. Put 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar in medium bowl. Form a well; pour in butter, whipping cream, salt and melted chocolate. Stir until blended. If necessary, add remaining powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until pouring or drizzling consistency is reached.

16. Spoon chocolate glaze over top of cake. Let stand until glaze is firm.

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