Fudge Ribbon Cake Recipe π°
Overview:
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 15 slices
Calories: 367.1 per slice
Rating: βββββ
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours
Description:
This delightful Fudge Ribbon Cake holds a special place in my heart, as it was the star dessert at my Bar Mitzvah, prepared lovingly by my father. It’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true, based on a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner recipe (year unknown).
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Cream Cheese |
| 2 1/4 | Sugar |
| 1 | Cornstarch |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 2 | Milk |
| 1 1/3 | Milk |
| 1 1/2 | Vanilla Extract |
| 2 | Flour |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Baking Powder |
| 1/2 | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 4 | Chocolate |
| Chocolate Icing for Fudge Ribbon Cake |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons of butter, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
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Add Eggs and Milk:
- Beat in 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
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Prepare Cake Batter:
- Grease and flour the bottom of a 13×9-inch pan.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 cups of sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Mix in Wet Ingredients:
- Add 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of milk to the dry mixture.
- Blend the ingredients together at the lowest speed of your mixer.
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Beat Batter:
- Beat the batter for 90 seconds at low speed, or if mixing by hand, around 225 strokes with a spoon.
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Add Chocolate and More:
- Gradually add in 1/3 cup of milk, 2 eggs, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Continue beating the batter for another 90 seconds at low speed until well combined.
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Layering the Batter:
- Spread half of the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Add Cheese Filling:
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter, spreading it carefully to cover the surface.
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Top with Remaining Batter:
- Spread the remaining chocolate batter over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it covers the cheese mixture evenly.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the cake springs back lightly when touched in the center.
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Cool and Ice:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
- Once cooled, generously spread the Chocolate Icing for Fudge Ribbon Cake over the top.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice into squares or rectangles, and indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Fudge Ribbon Cake!
Tips:
- For extra decadence, sprinkle some chopped nuts or chocolate shavings on top of the icing before serving.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld together for an even more delightful treat the next day.
π Impress Your Guests:
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion like a birthday, anniversary, or simply want to treat yourself and your loved ones, this Fudge Ribbon Cake is sure to steal the show! With its luscious layers of chocolate and creamy cheese filling, it’s a true crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to create a dessert masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression! π°β¨
