Tunnel of Fudge Cake

1 3/4 Cups butter softened

1 3/4 Cups sugar

6 eggs

2 Cups powdered sugar

2 1/4 Cups flour

3/4 Cup cocoa

2 Cups chopped walnuts

Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light an fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually add powdered sugar, blending well.  By hand, stir in flour, cocoa and walnuts until well blended.  Spoon batter into greased and floured bundt pan.  Bake at 350 for 58-62 minutes.  Cool upright in pan on cooling rack 1 hour.  Invert onto serving plate.  Cool completely.  Can have a glaze like chocolate ganache, but it is great plan.  Nuts are essential for the success of this recipe.

Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat heavy cream to boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 4 minutes without stirring. Whisk until the mixture becomes dark and thick.
2. Ganache can immediately be poured over cake or it can be cooled to room temperature and piped.