Brick Street Chocolate Cake – The Ultimate Moist Fudgy Bundt Cake Recipe
Brick Street Chocolate Cake – The Ultimate Moist Fudgy Bundt Cake Recipe
This legendary Brick Street chocolate cake recipe delivers the most decadent, moist, and fudgy chocolate cake you’ll ever taste. With its dense crumb and intense chocolate flavor, this bakery-style dessert has earned its reputation as the best chocolate cake ever. Perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or when you simply need a showstopper chocolate dessert that will impress every chocolate lover at your table.
What makes this cake so extraordinary is its perfect balance of richness and moisture, achieved through a unique combination of ingredients that create an ultra-dense texture while remaining incredibly tender. This famous copycat recipe captures the essence of the original Brick Street cake that has become a beloved classic among dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dark cocoa preferred)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Ganache Glaze
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan, making sure to get into all the crevices.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Slowly pour in the hot coffee or boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin – this is normal and contributes to the cake’s moist texture.
Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Once the cake is completely cool, pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
For the ultimate moist fudgy chocolate cake texture, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. The hot liquid is crucial for blooming the cocoa powder and creating that rich chocolate flavor.
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. For an even more decadent experience, try our indulgent chocolate sheet cake variation.
This cake actually tastes better the next day as the flavors continue to develop and meld together. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For special occasions, consider pairing this showstopper dessert with other crowd-pleasers like our strawberry crunch cake to create an impressive dessert spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this cake without coffee?
Yes, you can substitute boiling water for the coffee. However, the coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
Why is my cake sticking to the pan?
Make sure to thoroughly grease and flour every crevice of your bundt pan. Non-stick baking spray with flour works exceptionally well for intricate pans.
Can I freeze this chocolate cake?
Absolutely! Wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before glazing.
For more chocolate dessert inspiration, check out our dark chocolate sheet cake that’s perfect for elegant gatherings and special celebrations.
Brick Street Chocolate Cake – The Ultimate Moist Fudgy Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Slowly pour in hot coffee or boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin.
- Fold in chocolate chips, then pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto wire rack to cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and butter in heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cake is completely cool, pour ganache over top, allowing it to drip down sides. Let set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
