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Chocolate swirl mousse bundt cake with creamy vanilla center and rich chocolate glaze

Chocolate Swirl Mousse Bundt Cake

A stunning Chocolate Swirl Mousse Bundt Cake featuring a hidden tunnel of creamy cheesecake mousse inside a moist chocolate sponge. Glazed with rich ganache and topped with chocolate curls.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar Divided use
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Plus 2 tablespoon for filling
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder Leavening
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda Leavening
  • 1 teaspoon salt Flavor enhancer
  • 3 large eggs 2 for cake, 1 for filling
  • 1 cup whole milk For moisture
  • ½ cup vegetable oil For tender crumb
  • 3 teaspoon vanilla extract Divided
  • 1 cup boiling water To bloom cocoa
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For ganache
  • ½ cup heavy cream For ganache
  • fresh strawberries Garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt pan 10-inch / 12 cup
  • 1 Mixer Electric or Stand
  • 3 Mixing bowls Various sizes
  • 1 Wire rack Cooling
  • 1 Vegetable peeler For chocolate curls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoon flour until smooth.
  3. Whisk flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Add milk, oil, 2 eggs, and vanilla; beat well, then stir in boiling water.
  5. Pour half the batter into the pan, spoon filling into the center, and top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the cake part comes out clean.
  7. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips and whisking until smooth.
  8. Pour ganache over cooled cake and top with chocolate shavings and strawberries.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling. Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly right before baking to prevent sticking.