Neiman Marcus Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Neiman Marcus Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 OZ (2 Squares) Unsweetened Chocolate Baking; 1/2 Cup Boiling Water; 2 Eggs, beaten well; 1 1/2 Cups Sugar; Dash salt; 1/2 Cup Butter (softened); 1 TSP Vanilla; 3/4 Cup Buttermilk; 1 TSP Soda; 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, (sifted); Colonnade icing :; 2 1/4 Cups Sugar; 1/2 Cup Water; 3 TBS light corn syrup; 3 Egg whites; beaten; 2 TBS Powdered Sugar; 1-2 OZ Unsweetened Chocolate (squares)

Servings: persons

2 OZ (2 Squares) Unsweetened Chocolate Baking
1/2 Cup Boiling Water
2 Eggs, beaten well
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
Dash salt
1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
1 TSP Vanilla
3/4 Cup Buttermilk
1 TSP Soda
1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, (sifted)
Colonnade icing :
2 1/4 Cups Sugar
1/2 Cup Water
3 TBS light corn syrup
3 Egg whites; beaten
2 TBS Powdered Sugar
1-2 OZ Unsweetened Chocolate (squares)

1
Preheat oven to 375*
2
Grease & flour tube pan, melt chocolate in microwave @ 50% power. Add boiling water & heat until well blended. Set aside to cool. Mix eggs, sugar,salt & butter.
3
Add cooled chocolate mix. Blend & add vanilla, buttermilk,& soda. Add sifted flour into prepared pan.
4
Bake about 45 min or until top springs back when touched. Cool 10 min., then remove from pan & continue to cool on rack.
5
Prepare frosting; Mix water,& syrup. Cook to soft-ball stage, 258* on candy therm. In clean bowl, w/ beaters, beat egg whites, until stiff but not dry.Slowly pour in hot sugar mix., beating thoroughly until icing is consistency of cream. Add powdered sugar & beat again. Spread onto cake. Dribble melted chocolte onto cake.

2317

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

312

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 OZ (2 Squares) Unsweetened Chocolate Baking, 1/2 Cup Boiling Water, 2 Eggs, beaten well, 1 1/2 Cups Sugar, and more.

Yes, Neiman Marcus 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.

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Neiman Marcus Chocolate Cake

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