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Neiman Marcus Cake - Insanely Good: A Must-Try Recipe!

Neiman Marcus Cake is an incredibly moist and rich chocolate cake that is a must-try for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of coffee to the boiling water before mixing it into the batter.
  • You can also substitute half of the vegetable oil with applesauce for a lighter version.

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