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neiman marcus cake recipe Pecan Crunch with Cocoa Frost Veins
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Neiman Marcus Cake recipe (Pecan Crunch with Cocoa Frost Veins) is a restaurant-quality dessert that fills your kitchen with the rich aroma of chocolate and vanilla, perfect for family gatherings or a special weeknight treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Dry Mix: Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt in a bowl until well combined and airy.
- Wet Mix: Cream 1 cup butter and 1.5 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 eggs individually, then 2 tsp vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry to wet, alternating with buttermilk; mix until just combined. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Cocoa Swirl: Pour half plain batter into pan. Mix 0.5 cup cocoa into remaining batter. Spoon cocoa batter over plain, swirl gently with a knife for veins.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes (9×13 pan) or 25-30 minutes (round pan) at 350°F (175°C). A toothpick inserted comes out clean, and edges are golden.
- Cool: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature for the smoothest batter and best texture. Don’t overbake; a moist crumb is key. Quality vanilla and cocoa prevent blandness. Using a stand mixer eases creaming.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg