Description
Indulge in the decadence of our Famous Brick Street Chocolate Cake, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. This rich and dense chocolate cake features surprise ingredients that enhance its flavor profile, making it irresistibly moist and delightful. Topped with a luscious ganache icing, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply as a special treat for yourself or loved ones. With its elegant presentation and unforgettable taste, it’s sure to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup baking cocoa (sifted)
- 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter for ganache
- 1 teaspoon vanilla for ganache
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with buttermilk until just mixed.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes and prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips with water and butter over medium heat. Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, layer them with ganache in between and frost the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg