Today we’re celebrating the Lunar New Year and I’ve been watching my clock for a thousand times. I just want to escape from work and get ready for dinner.
Today is the day where we get together with my side of the family. We did not plan anything fancy as it falls on a weekday but Mom has been telling me about all the delicious meals she prepared for us. As for me, I’ll show up with these eggrolls tonight.
Well, bundt cake is back. I’ve been keeping this secret for a long time and I’m glad I can finally let it out. This dark chocolate bundt cake is da bomb! I made this a while ago when I had huge cravings for chocolates (I take that back because there’s no day that I don’t crave for chocolates).
This bundt cake puts a big smile on my face. It stays so moist even for this the next day. Its rich chocolatey texture along with the pomegranate syrup adds extra crunchiness and sweetness. It also enhances the presentation. And big thanks to Tanya Gal of DessertStalking Blog for hosting this month. Be sure to check their site for some awesomelicious sweets recipes.
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Ingredients
Bundt Cake:
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cups cocoa powder
- 1 tbs baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup liquid coffee
- 1 cup milk
Pomegranate Syrup:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbs water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Generously greased and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Scrape the chocolate into a medium bowl and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in the oil and sugar until smooth, then whisk in the egg.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add half of the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, followed by 1/2 of the coffee and 1/2 of the milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the rest of the ingredients until well combined.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Let the cake cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn it out and let cool completely.
- Pour the pomegranate syrup the cooled cake.
- Pomegranate syrup: In a small saucepan, add the brown sugar and water over high heat and keep swirling. When it begins to caramelize, lower the heat and let the syrup thicken for 5 minutes before you add the pomegranate seeds.
#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on the BundtBakers home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to [email protected].
Here are February’s Chocolate themed Bundt Bakers:
- Apricot Almond Bundt Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache by Cassandra at Cassie’s Kitchen
- Blackforest Bundt Cake by Anshie at SpiceRoots
- Chocolate and Almonds Bundt Cake by Kate at Basic N Delicious
- Chocolate and Lavender Bundt Cake by Aisha at La Cocina de Aisha
- Chocolate and Rose Bundt cake with Spiced Rose Ganache by Lara at Tartacadabra
- Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake by Beatriz & Mara at I love Bundt Cakes
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bundt Cake by Julie at Eat, Drink, and Be Mighty
- Chocolate Crumb Bundt Cake by Catherine at Living the Gourmet
- Chocolate Custard Floating Island Bundt Cake by Jelena at A Kingdom For a Cake
- Chocolate Honeycomb Bundt by Sue at Just Sew Sue
- Chocolate Irish Cream Bundt by Anne at From My Sweet Heart
- Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake by Tux at Brooklyn Homemaker
- Chocolate Pound Cake by Renee at Magnolia Days
- Chocolate Strawberry Pound Cake by Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cider White Chocolate Bundt Cake with White Chocolate Glaze by Patricia at Patty’s Cake
- Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bundt Cake by Linda at Brunch with Joy
- Devil’s Food Chocolate Bundt Cake by Tanya at DessertStalking Blog
- Double Chocolate Sour Bundt Cake by Carola at En La Cocina de Caro
- False Chocolate Bundt Cake by Anna at Media Ración Doble, Por Favor
- Guava and Chocolate Bundt by Kelly at Passion Kneaded
- How the Grinch Stole Valentine’s Day by Lauren at Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Kickin Chocolate Bundt Cake by Kaylin at Keep it Simple, Sweetie
- Lemon Glazed Cream Cheese White Chocolate Mini Bundts by Laura at The Spiced Life
- Mars Bar Bundt by Tara at Noshing With The Nolands
- Marshmallows Chocolate Bundt Cake by Shilpi at SimplyVeggies
- Quadruple Chocolate Bundt by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
- Red Velvet Bundt with White Chocolate Roses by Laura at Baking in Pyjamas
- Sacher Bundt Cake by Esti at Mummy & Cute
- Spicy Chocolate Mini Bundt Cake by Rocio at Kids&Chic
- Triple Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake by Teri at The Freshman Cook
- Tunnel of Fudge Cake by Rebekah at Making Miracles
- White Chocolate and Passionfruit Bundt Cake by Victoria at Just One Bite Baking
- White Chocolate & Raspberries Bundt Cake by Samantha at Un Mordisco Un Pecado
Renee says
Nice bundt and what a great touch to it with the pomegranate topping.
Carola says
pomegranate with chocolate, strange but it must be good 🙂
Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says
What beautiful photos! That shot of the interior of the pomegranate is gorgeous!
I’ve been crazy for pomegranates this month. Must be something about valentines day? Your cake sounds delicious- what a fun combination.
David @ Spiced says
I am seriously in love with this bundt! The chocolate looks so rich and delicious…and that pomegranate syrup? Don’t even get me started on that! Well done! Happy New Year, Linda!! (Is there any cake left? Because I could use a slice right about now…) Pinned!
Sue Bone says
I would not have thought of pairing pomegranate and chocolate, but I guess the sharpness of the seeds contrasts with the richness of the chocolate.
Amy | Club Narwhal says
This is one GORGEOUS looking bundt! Especially since it has chocolate and pomegranate seeds–you sure know your way into my heart 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Beautiful chocolate bundt. I love the addition of pomegranate.
Rebekah @ Making Miracles says
I can’t even remember the last time I had pomegranate… I should remedy that. This cake looks WONDERFUL!
Jelena says
So lovely and rich, great combination
Tara says
Love pomegranates and they are so pretty with your bundt!!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This bundt cake is beautiful, Linda! The dark chocolate sounds perfect with the pomegranate syrup and the seeds look so so pretty! Happy New Year to you and your family! Hope you have lots of yummy eats tonight 🙂
Catherine says
The pomegranate seeds are so beautiful with this cake. Perfect! xo, Catherine
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
I just know this is good!
Do you know those Brookside chocolates? My husband brought home a bag of the dark chocolate pomegranate ones – I was hooked. I will definitely be giving your recipe a try.
Lara Tartacadabra says
Such a beautiful combination the pomegrenate and the chocolate, love it!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Linda, I’d love to go with you to your mom’s house for the Chinese feast!!! yummm! Happy Chinese New Year! and this bundt cake is gorgeous!!!
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
What a lovely cake, Linda! That pomegranate syrup is perfectly paired with your chocolate bundt. And I can think of a dozen other ways I’d like to use it, too! : )
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
The pomegranates are like little jewels sparkling brightly and showcasing the dark richness of the cake. Beautiful.
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Ooh, I just love chocolate and pomegranate together! This bundt sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy the festivities with your family Linda! Happy Lunar New Year, my friend! xoxo
Ansh says
That moist chocolate with the pomegranate rubyness has class written all over it. Such a beautiful cake.
Stacy says
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Linda! So delighted that you were able to spend the lunar new year with your family! I miss the celebrations from when I lived in Southeast Asia. What a beautiful chocolate Bundt and those red pomegranate arils are perfect for the holiday.
Anna says
Beautiful and extremely original. Happy New Year! and congratulations on your Bundt!
Patricia Blanco Budia says
Pomegranate syrup is just delicious!!! I love it when I tried!!! It’s a beautiful bundt!!! Great!!!
Un Mordisco Un pecado says
Sounds delicious!!! And the topping is lovely!!!!
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
Lovely bundt cake, it looks so chocolatey and moist, yum!
Zainab says
The pomegranate is such a beautiful touch!!
Stephanie says
Gorgeous bundt cake! I just broke out my bundt cake pan for the first time ever and now I’m addicted to baking bundt cakes! LOL. I’m definitely going to try this recipe soon – love pomegranate!