Pf Changs Great Wall of Chocolate Cake

The Great Wall of Chocolate Cake at Pf Changs is famous for its towering layers of chocolate cake and rich chocolate ganache.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Pf Changs Great Wall of Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 6600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 2 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• for serving Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
9. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
10. In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Gradually add the chocolate ganache and mix until well combined.
11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
12. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35g54%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 45g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.