8ouncessemisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2teaspoonscorn syrup, optional
3/4cupheavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or large bowl and electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add eggs and mix well, being sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add yogurt and mix thoroughly. Add Florida orange juice and mix well (the batter will look curdled).
Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix, to combine with a rubber spatula. Repeat & combine (be careful not to overmix but ensuring the batter is thoroughly incorporated). As you’re mixing, use a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
Spray a 12-cup bundt cake pan thoroughly with baking spray (make sure every inch is covered).
Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and smooth out the top of the batter with your spatula. Carefully tap the pan several times on the counter to ensure cake batter is evenly distributed and air bubbles are removed.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in several places comes out clean and cake edges are golden brown. Remove cake pan from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a cooling rack and place on top of the bundt pan. Flip the pan over and remove the pan, leaving the cake to cool on the parchment paper (on top of the cooling rack). Allow to cool at least 30 to 45 minutes before pouring ganache frosting on top of the cake.
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Add heavy cream and corn syrup (if using) to a stainless steel pot and bring it to a boil over medium high heat. Once it starts boiling, remove the pot from heat immediately.
Place the chocolate in a large stainless steel mixing bowl. Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
After waiting, stir with a rubber spatula, until thoroughly mixed together. Then, pour the ganache over the cooled cake. Cut cake and serve.