Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake

[I don't use box cake mixes very often, but let's be honest, sometimes I just don't have the time or energy to make everything from scratch.  This recipe for chocolate bundt cake is mixture of box cake mix, but you add a homemade frosting to bring this cake to the next level.  It is quick and easy to make, and will impress anyone you serve it to. They never need to know it is (partially) from a box!

A friend of mine at work makes this chocolate bundt cake for birthday celebrations, and I have always wanted to try it, but never asked for the recipe.  I saw a similar on the Sister's Cafe website and decided to try it.  I was disappointed by the dry and crumbly consistency of the cake itself, but love the frosting.  After being disappointed by the cake, I decided to ask my co-worker for his recipe.  Turns out less egg and water, plus and a little more oil can make a big difference in a cake. 

Combining my co-workers cake, and Sister's Cafe frosting, you get a perfect chocolate dessert.

Enjoy & Happy Valentines Day!]

Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake


Cake:
1 box Chocolate or Devils Food Cake Mix (dry, don't make the cake according to the box's directions)
1 small box (4 servings) Instant Chocolate Pudding (dry)
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips


Frosting (via Sister's Cafe):
8 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/3 cup evaporated milk
4 cups shifted powdered sugar


Decorations (optional):
White Chocolate, melted

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


For the Cake:  Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a large mixing bowl.  Mix with electric mixer for 2-3 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Fold in chocolate chips.  Pour into a greased bundt cake pan and Bake 55-60 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.  Cool for 20 minutes, and invert until a serving platter.


For the frosting:  Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat.  Whisk in cocoa and evaporated milk.  Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.  In a large bowl, measure out the powdered sugar. Add the warm chocolate mixture to the powdered sugar, and mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread warm frosting over the warm bundt cake.  


For extra decoration, you can melt some white chocolate and add on top of chocolate frosting.