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Brick Street Chocolate Cake Recipe

Brick Street Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent richness of this Brick Street Chocolate Cake. Moist, dense, and topped with a luscious ganache glaze, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for any special occasion.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup sour cream

For the ganache glaze:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in boiling water.
  4. Finish batter: Fold in sour cream. Pour into pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.
  5. Make ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips and butter. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Glaze cake: Drizzle ganache over cooled cake. Let set before slicing.

Notes

  • This cake is best enjoyed within 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
  • Warm slices for a fudgier texture when serving.