Nanny Hartenbaum's Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Nanny Hartenbaum's Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1-pound box dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon (or more) hot water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup water
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1-pound box dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon (or more) hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
3
Combine 1 cup water and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
4
Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
5
Let cool 10 minutes.
6
Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter and dark brown sugar in large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
7
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will resemble thick frosting).
8
Stir baking soda into chocolate mixture.
9
Mix flour into butter mixture alternately with chocolate mixture in 2 additions each.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan.
11
Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
12
Transfer to rack and cool completely.
13
Stir chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Sift powdered sugar into medium bowl.
16
Add chocolate mixture, 1 tablespoon water and vanilla and stir until smooth.
17
Thin to spreading consistency with more water if necessary.
18
Spread frosting over cake.
19
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
20
Cover with foil and let stand at room temperature.)
21
Cut into squares and serve.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 1-pound box dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Nanny Hartenbaum's Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nanny Hartenbaum's Chocolate Cake

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