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Famous Brick Street Chocolate Cake

Famous Brick Street Chocolate Cake

  • Author: Adeline
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in the decadence of Famous Brick Street Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist chocolate dessert that will leave your guests begging for more. This easy-to-make cake boasts a unique blend of ingredients, including instant pudding mix, which ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. With a luscious ganache icing draping over the top, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as an indulgent treat at the end of the day. Whether you serve it with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream, this cake is designed to impress and satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup baking cocoa (sifted)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (more or less for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 9ร—13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, salt, and instant pudding mix.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. For the ganache icing, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with water and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sifted cocoa powder and powdered sugar; adjust consistency with heavy cream as needed.
  7. Once the cake cools completely, pour ganache over it evenly and let it set before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in some chopped nuts or dark chocolate chunks into the batter before baking. If you're looking for a dairy-free option, substitute buttermilk with almond milk mixed with lemon juice for a similar tangy effect.

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