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Neiman Marcus Cake

A rich and decadent chocolate cake with a creamy frosting, often associated with the famous Neiman Marcus department store.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
  3. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  4. Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

This cake is rich and can be served with whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.

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