Chocolate Hazelnut Monster Bundt Cake

Transform your kitchen into a Halloween haven with this irresistible Chocolate Hazelnut Monster Bundt Cake, crafted with our Natural Bacio Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Artisan Flavor and Natural Vanilla Bean Artisan Flavor. This cake is not only deliciously rich and moist but also incredibly easy to decorate, making it perfect for any spooky occasion or even a year-round treat.

Ingredients

CAKE

• 1½ cups water
• ¾ cup + 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 cups + 2 tbsp cake flour
• 2¾ tsp baking soda
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2½ cups sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tbsp Amoretti® Natural Bacio Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Artisan Flavor
• 1 tbsp. Amoretti® Natural Vanilla Bean Artisan flavor
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1.5 cup powdered sugar
• 4-6 tbsp. milk
• 2 tsp Amoretti® Natural Vanilla Bean Artisan Flavor
• Amoretti® Natural Green Food Color Water Soluble (optional)
• Candy eyeballs (optional)
• Orange and black sprinkles (optional) 

Directions

CAKE

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
2. Spray bundt pan with a floured spray or oil and flour the cake pan.
3. Bring water to boil over high heat. Add the cocoa powder, reduce the heat to medium, and whisk until it is thick, just a few minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. Sift cake flour, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
5. Add sugars and whisk to combine.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, Bacio Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Artisan and Vanilla Bean Artisan.
7. Pour liquids into dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
8. Stir in cooled cocoa mixture, chocolate chips and pour into prepared bundt pan.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes before un-molding it to finish cooling.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1. With a stand or hand mixer whip together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add in powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
3. Add milk, Vanilla Bean Artisan and desired amount of green food color (if desired).
4. If your icing is too thick add more milk 1 tsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
5. Spoon or pour frosting over cooled cake and decorate with candy eyes and sprinkles.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate and enjoy later!