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Brick Street Chocolate Cake

Brick Street Chocolate Cake: Indulge in Fudgy Delight

Enjoy the rich and fudgy delight of Brick Street Chocolate Cake, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar balances rich cocoa
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter provides moisture and richness
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature for smooth mix
  • 1.75 cups Cake Flour can substitute with all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder the heart of cake’s flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cake to rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 box (3.9 oz) Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix adds moisture
  • 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips delicious chocolate bursts throughout
Ganache Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream creates a luscious ganache
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens the ganache
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder enhances chocolate flavor
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter enriches ganache

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • measuring cups
  • spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan
  • Tube or bundt pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your mixing tools while heating.
  2. Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
  3. Whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Lightly grease a tube or bundt pan and pour the batter in, smoothing the top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the ganache by heating cream, butter, and vanilla until melted; stir in cocoa and sugar until smooth.
  9. Fill the center of the cooled cake with ganache and ice the top and sides for a glossy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for best results. Customize ganache for added flavor.

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