When Naughty met Nice they created this Black Onyx Cake that is sweet and chocolaty with bits of bitter dark folded into the batter.
For an ultra dramatic effect, I drizzled each bundt in white chocoalte and a sea of black and silver sprinkles. So go ahead and give in to the dark side.
Our #BundtBakers hostess, Terri from Love and Confections, chose sprinkles as the theme of the month.
My initial reaction was to go full out funfetti, but after sleeping on it, I decided to go the complete opposite. I wanted something dramatic, elegant and totally unexpected.
I love funfetti just as much as the next person but for this month's theme I wanted to revamp the general reputation sprinkles have and show that sometimes, it doesn't always have to scream pink.
The cake itself was inspired by these cupcakes. I rarely break down and use cake mix, but when the temperatures reach 90 degrees and you have to turn on the oven, you go for the easiest, quickest method.
I started with dark chocolate cake mix then added seltzer and chopped extra dark chocolate. That's it.
Once cooled I prepared a white chocolate drizzle then sprinkled to my heart's delight with these beautiful black and silver sparklers.
It is a very simple and delightfully moist dessert that I hope you make soon.
Scroll down below for more sprinkled cake ideas and inspiration!
Black Onyx Bundt Cake
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 box dark chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup club soda
- 1/4 cup chopped extra dark bitter chocolate
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting candies
- Black & Silver sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three mini bundt molds and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk cake mix and seltzer until a smooth batter forms. Fold in chopped chocolate.
- Divide the batter between the bundt molds and sprinkle with black and silver sprinkles.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
- Let cool before removing form the cake pan. Turn out onto a cake plate.
- Melt down white chocolate melting candies and drizzle liberally with white chocolate and sprinkle with more black and silver sprinkles. Let the chocolate drizzle set before serving.
Notes
I used the convection setting on my oven for this recipe. Adjust the cook time to your oven. On convection at 350 degrees F. these cakes were done in about 12-15 minutes for me.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Toodles,
Tammy<3
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Here are this month's "Sprinkles" Bundts:
- Black Onyx Bundt Cake from Living the Gourmet
- Bourbon Walnut Pound Cake from Magnolia Days
- Bubblegum Frosted Funfetti Vanilla Bean Bundt from Baking in Pyjamas
- Bundt Cake Extra Chocolateado from la mejor manera de hacer...
- Celebration Confetti Bundt Cake from Cali's Cuisine
- Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake from Tea and Scones
- Chocolate Sprinkles Sour Cream Bundt Cake from Spice Roots
- Chocolate Walnut Cake with Sprinkles from FoodJam
- Confetti Bundt Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting from How to Philosophize with Cake
- Crazy Coco Bundt Cake from Los Chatos Chefs
- Eggless Vanilla Confetti Bundt Cake from SimplyVeggies
- Funfetti Bundt Cake from Liv for Cake
- Funfetti Bundt Cake from Recipes, Food & Cooking
- 'Guild the Lily' Bundt from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Irish Butter Chocolate Sprinkle Cake with Ganache from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
- Jammin' Jimmies Bundt from Noshing With The Nolands
- Nutella Bundt with Nutella Glaze from Food Lust People Love
- Oatmeal Cookie Bundt Cake with Sprinkles from The Spiced Life
- Orange Dreamscicle Confetti Cake from Our Good Life
- Pistachio Sprinkle Bundt Cake from Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Raspberry Ricotta Bundt Cake from Brunch With Joy
- Red Velvet Sprinkle Explosion Bundt Cake from Love and Confections
- Sprinkled Jelly Donut Bundt Cake from Making Miracles
- Sprinkles of Love Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Strawberry Sprinkled Bundt Cake from The Freshman Cook
- Triple Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Sprinkles from Baking and Creating with Avril
- Vanilla Bundt Cake with Sprinkles from I Love Bundt Cakes
- Vanilla Mini Bundts from Passion Kneaded
- Watermelon Bundt Cake from Eat, Drink and Be Mighty
Terri/Love and Confections says
Love these cakes. The color is so dramatic - would be perfect for Halloween too! Thanks for being a part of my sprinkles celebration!
Mary says
I thinks it is so beautiful and elegant, great job!
Renee says
Awesome. And so great for Halloween.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Catherine, this is a work of art- Seriously, I could eat my screen and the styling is so moody!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
This would be perfect for halloween....dark and moody 🙂
Marye says
Oh my gosh, this looks like heaven, it's gorgeous and looks so rich!
sandie says
You had me with chocolate.
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Love this dark chocolate cake Catherine. So elegant! XO
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
What gorgeous cakes! Love the dark aesthetic, I imagine this would be a wonderful party centerpiece 🙂
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
I am impressed with the cakes of course but I am in awe over the photography
Rosa says
Beautiful and tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
marcie says
This is one dramatic, elegant cake, Catherine! It looks so chocolatey and decadent -- being a huge chocolate lover, I know I would love this!
Comedy Plus says
I'll have a piece of that with my coffee this morning. Yummy.
Have a fabulous day Tammy. ♥♥♥
Tara Noland says
What a stunning bundt, kudos to you!!
Deon says
Such an amazing looking cake.
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
Your cakes are breathtaking!
Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says
Catherine, this bundt looks stunning. I love your creativity and those black sprinkles.
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
I never would have even thought of adding seltzer to a cake mix - I can imagine the texture of this cake to be light and addicting. Your black cake is absolutely stunning.
Pam says
I'll try this again, it flipped out the first time. Naughty met nice did it perfectly, Tammy! The mini bundt cakes have to be delicious! I love the sprinkles and need to find them and the mini molds too. Thanks for the recipe!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
The cake looks spectacular! And I love those sprinkles.
Stacy says
Love the drama and shine of this black beauty!
Melissa Falk says
Catherine, This cake is amazing. I am going try it out myself. Dark chocolate is my favorite.
Rebekah @ Making Miracles says
Simply stunning! What beautiful "sprinkles" to add to this gorgeous cake.
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Hi Tammy,
This cake is amazing, I love the name and the white icing with the dark chocolate is awesome. I love the black sprinkles on top too..it looks delicious and very decedent. This cake is a good one for Halloween..it really takes you to the dark side....Great job! Love the way you photographed the cake as well. Have a fabulous weekend....
Dottie 🙂
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
Wow. . .this cake is quite the stunner. I love the dramatic contrast between the rich chocolatey hue and the heavenly white drizzle. And wherever did you find black sprinkles? They are gorgeous.
Living the Gourmet says
Thank you so much, Lynn!!
I actually picked them up at Walmart, and I know Michael's carries them too ^_^
Thank you again for stopping by.
Toodles~
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, Now THAT IS A BUNDT CAKE! Wow... Talk about luscious and rich. I'll take a big slice right now. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Liz says
Definitely a show stopper, Tammy! And there are some days where you just don't need to stand over a mixer when a cake mix will do quick work and produce a delicious result--you'd never guess this beauty was a doctored up mix! xoxo
Beauty Follower says
Love that sophisticated version of a bund cake!
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cali @ cali's cuisine says
I'm all about using a cake mix to make life a little easier. Love your bundt creation!
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
wow I am so impressed by this, such a creative and amazing presentation. Pinning!
Kelster says
Love the black and white contrast. Definitely dramatic!
FABBY says
Oh wow, it looks awesome and elegant!
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I just pinned it too.
FABBY
Shilpi says
Oh my god, It's looking so beautiful....
Patty Haxton Anderson says
The cake sounds easy and delicious and the photo is AMAZING.
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
A beautiful looking cake.
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
This is art of work, just beautiful, Catherine!
Sarah says
What a gorgeous cake! I love the bundt baker group, I just followed your pinterest board!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
My goodness! Those pictures make me want to reach in and grab a bite! Gorgeous recipe, friend!
Olivia @ livforcake says
These are the most beautifully stunning cakes I have EVER seen!!
[email protected] says
What an over-the-top gorgeous cake, Catherine. Pinned, yummed and stumbled my friend.
xo
Nancy
Margaret says
So elegant in black. Need to white tie and tails for this one!
I love Bundt Cakes says
What a gorgeous BUndt!!!!
April J Harris says
What a beautiful cake, Catherine! It looks so decadent and delicious!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Wow, this is stunning, Catherine! Just letting you know I will be featuring your cake tomorrow night on Best of the Weekend! Hope you will come and link up again!
Laura says
Beautiful cake!
Stephanie says
Wow, what a stunning cake! And the name is simply perfect. Thank you for sharing this incredible recipe with Roses of Inspiration.