Orange Chocolate Bundt Cake

My last bundt post  is a family favorite. It is often requested as a birthday or special occasion cake. Orange and chocolate are a perfect combo--think about the Chocolate Oranges that appear each Christmas. You would never believe a cake this good begins with a cake mix. The recipe comes from Margurite Henderson a Utah cooking celebrity. This cake was perfect for my new bundt cake pan, it shows off the lines in the pan perfectly.
But any pan will work and this is a cake that needs to made soon. Enjoy!

Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

1 chocolate cake mix

1 cup sour cream

1 small package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

4 eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup water

¼ cup double strength hot chocolate (cooled)

2 Tablespoons orange zest

Place all ingredients in bowl of mixer and beat about 3 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured (I spray with Bakers Joy or Pam with Flour) 10 inch bundt or spring form pan. Bake 350 degrees about 50 minutes until center is set. Cool and remove from pan. Top with Ganache.

Ganache

12 ounce package chocolate chips, semi sweet, milk or bittersweet (I like a combination)

1 cup heavy cream

Heat cream until just boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute, stir till melted. Chill until Ganache is the desired thickness, pour over chilled cake.