Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe Pine Forest NordicWare Pan - Crafting a Family Dinner (2024)

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If you’re a fan of bundt cakes, then you’ll love this recipe for a chocolate bundt cake baked in a NordicWare Pine Forest bundt pan. Not only is this pan a work of art, but it also produces a stunning, unique cake that will be the star of any dessert table. Super simple as you start with a box of cake mix.

This chocolate bundt cake is rich, moist, and full of deep chocolate flavor. The unique design of the NordicWare Pine Forest bundt pan adds a beautiful touch to the finished dessert. Whether you’re serving this cake at a holiday gathering or just want to treat your family to a special dessert.

Why Make a Beautiful Chocolate Bundt Cake with a Box Mix?

As moms and dads, we are very busy.

Overall, using a box mix to make a chocolate bundt cake can be a convenient, budget-friendly, and easy way to enjoy this classic dessert.

It’s convenient: Using a box mix means you don’t have to measure out all the ingredients yourself. All you need to do is add the required liquid and any additional ingredients specified in the recipe, and you’re ready to go.

It’s budget-friendly: Box mixes are often cheaper than buying all the ingredients separately, so making a chocolate bundt cake with a box mix can be a cost-effective option.

It’s easy: Box mixes are designed to be easy to use, so you don’t have to be an experienced baker to make a delicious chocolate bundt cake.

It’s reliable: Box mixes are formulated to produce consistent results, so you can trust that your cake will turn out well every time.

You may also be interested in this beautiful delicious and easy Easy Chocolate Mocha Angel Food Cake

Tips to use the NordicWare Pine Forest Bundt Pan

1. Coat the clean and dry bundt pan with Baker’s Joy oil and flour spray. Do not use a regular pan.
2. Make sure all the surface is coated with the spray. Be sure to coat the entire pan, including the crevices and corners.
3. Use a pastry brush to reach the hard-to-reach areas: A pastry brush is great for getting into all the nooks and crannies of a bundt pan. Use the brush with the non-stick cooking spray and use it to coat the entire pan.
4. Add the batter to the tips of the pine trees first and tap the pan on the counter on a towel to make sure all the tips of the trees are filled.
5. After you will the pan with cake batter tap the pan on a towel on the counter to make sure there are not any air bubbles.
6. Set the bundt pan on a cookie sheet to place in the oven so that it is easy to put in and take out of the oven.
7. After the baking is done run a knife around the edges: If the cake is still sticking to the pan, use a butter knife to gently run it around the edges of the pan. This will help loosen the cake and make it easier to remove.
8. Be patient: It can take a few minutes for the cake to come out of the pan, so be patient and don’t force it. If it doesn’t come out right away, let it sit for a few more minutes before trying again.

Tips for Decorating a Chocolate Pine Tree Forest Bundt Cake

Here are a few ideas for decorating a cake made in a pine forest tree bundt cake:

• Dust the cake with powdered sugar: Using a fine-mesh sieve, lightly dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. This will give it a snowy, wintery look that’s perfect for the pine forest theme.
• Use chocolate shavings: Melt some chocolate and use a vegetable peeler to create thin shavings. Arrange the shavings on top of the cake to create a bark-like texture.
• Add some edible glitter: Edible glitter is a fun and easy way to add some sparkle to your cake. You can find it in a variety of colors, so you can choose one that matches your theme.
• Use piped icing: Use a piping bag and a star tip to create pine tree branches and needles on the top of the cake. You can also use this technique to write a message or add other decorative elements.
• Add some edible pinecones: You can find edible pinecone decorations at most craft stores or online. Simply place them on top of the cake to complete the pine forest theme.

Remember to have fun and be creative with your decorations! The sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating a bundt cake.

This chocolate bundt cake recipe is a decadent and moist treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is baked in a Pine Forest NordicWare pan, which gives it a beautiful, decorative shape. Serve this chocolate bundt cake as an after-dinner dessert or as a special treat for a birthday or other celebration. It is sure to be a hit with chocolate lovers of all ages.

Ingredients Needed for Delicious Chocolate Bundt Cake

• Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Devil’s Food Cake Mix
• Water
• Eggs (sometimes I reduce the egg yokes in bake recipes but use 3 whole eggs for this bundt cake)
• Melted Butter (the box called for vegetable oil but I used butter for a richer flavor)
• Powdered Suger
• Whip Cream

How to Make a Chocolate Bundt Cake in a Decorative Bundt Cake Pan

1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box, 350° F
2. Grease your bundt cake pan thoroughly with Baker’s Joy cooking spray.
3. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter, and water according to the instructions on the back of the box. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Fill the tips of the trees first and tap and then fill the remaining and tap the pan gently on the counter for at least 1 minute to release any air bubbles.
5. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check after 30 minutes and do not overbake.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cake is cool, you can decorate it with powdered sugar and sprinkles. Serve with whip cream.

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