Rocky Road Bundt Cake-Dessert Challenge

January 9, 2014 by pictureperfectcooking

I was so pleased when Lady Behind The Curtain decided to continue her monthly Dessert Challenge, but it sneaked up on me a little bit. Thankfully the two ingredients that we have to use this month are some of my favorites: hot chocolate mix/chocolate pudding mix and marshmallows!

Since taking part in this challenge, I have tried to come up with ideas of my own instead of just copying other people’s recipes. I have had a few failures along the way, but this is not one of them. I started with my favorite simple chocolate Bundt cake recipe and just upgraded it a little bit. One thing I had not counted on was the marshmallows melting completely during baking. Oops! You can’t see them in the cake, but they are definitely there in these soft little gooey spots throughout the cake. Yum!! Hope you enjoy!

1 chocolate cake mix of your choice

3.9 oz. box instant chocolate pudding mix

1 3/4 cup milk

2 eggs

1 cup chocolate chips

10 large marshmallows cut into quarters

1/2 cup chopped almonds

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a Bundt pan by spraying it with baking spray. I just love my new Nordicware pan that I got for Christmas. The cake looks like a big chocolate flower.

Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, milk, and eggs. With an electric mixer, beat on low until just combined and then beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in the chocolate chips, marshmallow pieces and almond pieces.

Bake for 1 hour then cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and let it completely cool before slicing and devouring!


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31 Responses

on January 9, 2014 at 4:23 pm | Reply thepinningmama

That is a beautiful cake! I was going to comment on the pan but you gave me the answer. Visiting from the dessert challenge. The cake looks devine!
- on January 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much! We really enjoyed it.
on January 9, 2014 at 5:59 pm | Reply Cheryl

I don’t think there’s anything better than Rocky Road! What an awesome idea to share with the Lady Behind the Curtin Dessert Challenge for this month! HUGS!
- on January 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much for your sweet comment! Rocky road is a favorite around here too.
on January 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm | Reply Diane Marie Haller

I am stopping by from the Dessert Challenge…your cake looks moist and delicious! I am also hosting Family Fun Friday today…stop by and bring your cake! 🙂
- on January 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks for the comment and the invitation! I will definitely try to stop by your party if possible. My “day job” is so wild right now I might forget. 🙂
on January 9, 2014 at 7:16 pm | Reply Leslie

This cake looks so pretty!
- on January 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much!
on January 10, 2014 at 12:37 am | Reply organizedisland

Love your recipe and that cake pan is gorgeous! Aren’t these challenges fun. Rocky Road was my favorite flavor when I was a kid.
- on January 10, 2014 at 2:16 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much! I really enjoy the challenges and love the way they push my cooking boundaries. Thanks for stopping by.
on January 10, 2014 at 5:51 pm | Reply Teri @ The Freshman Cook

Wow, this is a beautiful cake, and it sounds incredibly moist and wonderful. The pan is awesome!
- on January 12, 2014 at 9:31 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks! The marshmallows really added to the moistness of the cake. I love the pan too! It was a great Christmas gift.
on January 10, 2014 at 9:55 pm | Reply Lisa@ Cooking with Curls

I never even thought of rocky road…I’m so glad that you did Tammi. Your cake is gorgeous. 🙂
- on January 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much!! Rocky road is a favorite around here so it was an easy upgrade to my original cake recipe.
on January 15, 2014 at 11:45 am | Reply Joy @ Yesterfood

Tammi, this is one of the best bundt cakes I think I have ever seen- I love that it starts with a mix. Then you added chocolate chips, nuts, and MARSHMALLOWS. Oh, my gosh, that has got to be GOOD! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely bundt cake with Treasure Box Tuesday! ♥
- on January 17, 2014 at 9:41 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for hosting the link party. Have a great weekend!
on January 16, 2014 at 4:24 pm | Reply AnnMarie

This sounds great and I am always looking for new cake recipes. I have some fancy shaped pans to I can try this in! Pinned! Visiting from Wednesday’s Adorned from Above.
- on January 17, 2014 at 9:38 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much for visiting and commenting! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Have a great weekend!
on January 17, 2014 at 9:42 am | Reply Shawna

Thank goodness you didn’t forget, otherwise we wouldn’t have such a great dessert! Thank you for sharing it on our Four Seasons Blog Hop. Pinning now
on January 19, 2014 at 6:07 pm | Reply Miz Helen

Hi Tammi,
What a beautiful Rocky Road Bundt Cake, it looks delicious! Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Three Years at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
on January 20, 2014 at 12:33 am | Reply Candy @ Candypolooza

Stopping by from What’s Cooking Wednesday!! This recipe looks absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to try it!! Link up again this week 🙂
- on January 20, 2014 at 8:55 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much for visiting and commenting. I hope you like the cake as much as we did. Have a great week!
on January 20, 2014 at 8:45 am | Reply Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse

Oh, goodness! This looks and sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button! Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
- on January 20, 2014 at 8:54 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  That’s great!! Thanks so much for featuring my recipe. Have a great week!
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on January 21, 2014 at 7:19 pm | Reply Diane Hoffmaster

I just wanted to let you know that your recipe was featured this week in What’s Cooking wednesday. I hope you come back and link up again! http://www.turningclockback.com/2014/01/get-meal-inspiration-recipe-linky-whats-cooking-wednesday.html
- on January 21, 2014 at 9:04 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Wonderful! Thanks so much!
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on February 15, 2014 at 10:35 am | Reply dianeroark

I love the picture of the whole cake. It is beautiful! Thank you so much for stopping by and linking up at Saturday Dishes ‘CHOCOLATE” Blog Hop. I pinned it.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
on April 28, 2014 at 3:36 pm | Reply coffeewithus3lucy

Love Rocky Road! Your cake is so pretty too! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes!
- on April 29, 2014 at 11:11 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks so much for hosting!