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    Black Onyx Bundt Cake – #BundtBakers

    Aug 20, 2015 · 56 Comments

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    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.

    Living the Gourmet: Black Onyx Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

    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.

    Living the Gourmet: Black Onyx Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

    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!

    Living the Gourmet: Black Onyx Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

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    ★★★★★

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 3 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 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

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three mini bundt molds and set aside.
    2. In a large bowl whisk cake mix and seltzer until a smooth batter forms. Fold in chopped chocolate.
    3. Divide the batter between the bundt molds and sprinkle with black and silver sprinkles.
    4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
    5. Let cool before removing form the cake pan. Turn out onto a cake plate.
    6. 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.

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    Toodles,
    Tammy<3

    BundtBakers

    #BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving Bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all of our lovely Bundts by following our Pinterest Board.
    We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme or ingredient.

    Updated links for all of our past events and more information about BundtBakers can be found on our homepage.

    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
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    Comments

    1. Terri/Love and Confections says

      20/08/2015 at 5:19 am

      Love these cakes. The color is so dramatic – would be perfect for Halloween too! Thanks for being a part of my sprinkles celebration!

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      20/08/2015 at 10:26 am

      I thinks it is so beautiful and elegant, great job!

      Reply
    3. Renee says

      20/08/2015 at 10:32 am

      Awesome. And so great for Halloween.

      Reply
    4. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      20/08/2015 at 11:29 am

      Catherine, this is a work of art- Seriously, I could eat my screen and the styling is so moody!

      Reply
    5. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

      20/08/2015 at 12:35 pm

      This would be perfect for halloween….dark and moody 🙂

      Reply
    6. Marye says

      20/08/2015 at 12:36 pm

      Oh my gosh, this looks like heaven, it’s gorgeous and looks so rich!

      Reply
    7. sandie says

      20/08/2015 at 12:49 pm

      You had me with chocolate.

      Reply
    8. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

      20/08/2015 at 12:54 pm

      Love this dark chocolate cake Catherine. So elegant! XO

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

      20/08/2015 at 1:08 pm

      What gorgeous cakes! Love the dark aesthetic, I imagine this would be a wonderful party centerpiece 🙂

      Reply
    10. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

      20/08/2015 at 1:18 pm

      I am impressed with the cakes of course but I am in awe over the photography

      Reply
    11. Rosa says

      20/08/2015 at 1:19 pm

      Beautiful and tempting!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    12. marcie says

      20/08/2015 at 1:52 pm

      This is one dramatic, elegant cake, Catherine! It looks so chocolatey and decadent — being a huge chocolate lover, I know I would love this!

      Reply
    13. Comedy Plus says

      20/08/2015 at 2:44 pm

      I’ll have a piece of that with my coffee this morning. Yummy.

      Have a fabulous day Tammy. ♥♥♥

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Tara Noland says

      20/08/2015 at 4:02 pm

      What a stunning bundt, kudos to you!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Deon says

      20/08/2015 at 5:05 pm

      Such an amazing looking cake.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. [email protected] Freshman Cook says

      20/08/2015 at 5:12 pm

      Your cakes are breathtaking!

      Reply
    17. [email protected] Baking in Pyjamas says

      20/08/2015 at 5:38 pm

      Catherine, this bundt looks stunning. I love your creativity and those black sprinkles.

      Reply
    18. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

      20/08/2015 at 6:06 pm

      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.

      Reply
    19. Pam says

      20/08/2015 at 6:19 pm

      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!

      Reply
    20. [email protected]'s Recipes says

      20/08/2015 at 6:24 pm

      The cake looks spectacular! And I love those sprinkles.

      Reply
    21. Stacy says

      20/08/2015 at 6:24 pm

      Love the drama and shine of this black beauty!

      Reply
    22. Melissa Falk says

      20/08/2015 at 6:31 pm

      Catherine, This cake is amazing. I am going try it out myself. Dark chocolate is my favorite.

      Reply
    23. Rebekah @ Making Miracles says

      20/08/2015 at 6:53 pm

      Simply stunning! What beautiful “sprinkles” to add to this gorgeous cake.

      Reply
    24. Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says

      20/08/2015 at 7:21 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
    25. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

      20/08/2015 at 9:32 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Living the Gourmet says

        21/08/2015 at 12:54 am

        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~

        Reply
    26. Big Daddy Dave says

      21/08/2015 at 1:00 am

      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

      Reply
    27. Liz says

      21/08/2015 at 2:07 am

      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

      Reply
    28. Beauty Follower says

      21/08/2015 at 6:26 am

      Love that sophisticated version of a bund cake!

      http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

      Reply
    29. cali @ cali's cuisine says

      21/08/2015 at 9:23 am

      I’m all about using a cake mix to make life a little easier. Love your bundt creation!

      Reply
    30. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

      21/08/2015 at 8:22 pm

      wow I am so impressed by this, such a creative and amazing presentation. Pinning!

      Reply
    31. Kelster says

      22/08/2015 at 1:02 am

      Love the black and white contrast. Definitely dramatic!

      Reply
    32. FABBY says

      23/08/2015 at 5:23 pm

      Oh wow, it looks awesome and elegant!
      Thanks for sharing the recipe. I just pinned it too.
      FABBY

      Reply
    33. Shilpi says

      24/08/2015 at 4:14 am

      Oh my god, It’s looking so beautiful….

      Reply
    34. Patty Haxton Anderson says

      24/08/2015 at 1:39 pm

      The cake sounds easy and delicious and the photo is AMAZING.

      Reply
    35. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

      24/08/2015 at 1:57 pm

      A beautiful looking cake.

      Reply
    36. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

      24/08/2015 at 4:56 pm

      This is art of work, just beautiful, Catherine!

      Reply
    37. Sarah says

      24/08/2015 at 9:36 pm

      What a gorgeous cake! I love the bundt baker group, I just followed your pinterest board!

      Reply
    38. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says

      24/08/2015 at 10:14 pm

      My goodness! Those pictures make me want to reach in and grab a bite! Gorgeous recipe, friend!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Olivia @ livforcake says

      24/08/2015 at 10:50 pm

      These are the most beautifully stunning cakes I have EVER seen!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    40. [email protected] says

      25/08/2015 at 4:04 am

      What an over-the-top gorgeous cake, Catherine. Pinned, yummed and stumbled my friend.
      xo
      Nancy

      Reply
    41. Margaret says

      25/08/2015 at 6:48 pm

      So elegant in black. Need to white tie and tails for this one!

      Reply
    42. I love Bundt Cakes says

      26/08/2015 at 8:25 pm

      What a gorgeous BUndt!!!!

      Reply
    43. April J Harris says

      27/08/2015 at 3:44 pm

      What a beautiful cake, Catherine! It looks so decadent and delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    44. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      28/08/2015 at 4:02 am

      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!

      Reply
    45. Laura says

      31/08/2015 at 7:17 pm

      Beautiful cake!

      Reply
    46. Stephanie says

      02/09/2015 at 4:05 am

      Wow, what a stunning cake! And the name is simply perfect. Thank you for sharing this incredible recipe with Roses of Inspiration.

      Reply

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