Description
Neiman Marcus Cake is a decadent chocolate delight that brings warmth and joy with every bite. This rich and moist cake features luscious layers of creamy frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family dinners. Its harmonious blend of chocolate and sweetness will leave your guests craving more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking this crowd-pleaser is a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two nine-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, blend the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Frost the cooled cake layers generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg