Pecan Chocolate Ganache Brownie Cake
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:14
- Calories per serving:1400
Pecan Chocolate Ganache Brownie Cake
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:14
- Calories per serving:1400
In a Neighborhood to Nation™ contest finalist recipe, a Gold Medal™ brownie mix bakes into a moist, rich, ultra-decadent chocolate cake topped with an exquisite ganache and pecans.
Ingredient
Cake
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, hot approx. 120°F | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Chocolate Brownie Mix (11312) | 6 lb | 1 box |
| Eggs, large | 6 oz | 3 each |
| Pecans, chopped | 4 oz | 1 cup |
Ganache Topping
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Chocolate Fudge Icing (11215) | 2 lb | 4 cups |
| Chocolate syrup | 9 oz | 1 cup |
| Pecans, chopped | 8 oz | 2 cups |
Instructions
- Step 1
Add water, mix, eggs and 1 cup pecans to bowl of a mixer fitted with paddle; mix on low speed for 30 seconds.
Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle. Mix on low speed for an additional 30 seconds; do not over mix.
Divide batter evenly (approx. 4 lb/pan) between 2 greased, full steam table pans (12x20x2 1/2 inches); spread evenly.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
18-23 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
23-28 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.
- Ganache
- Melt icing, syrup and 1 cup pecans in medium saucepan over low heat; stir until blended.
- Assembly
Remove one brownie cake from pan by inverting onto parchment-lined full sheet pan.
Spread 1/3 of the ganache topping over top of the inverted brownie cake.
Turn out remaining brownie cake on top of iced cake.
Pour remaining ganache over top, letting it drizzle over sides of cake.
If desired, use ganache that has run off cake to coat sides.
Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup pecans; refrigerate.
Cut cake in half lengthwise. Cut each half onto 7 slices.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: If desired, dust plate with powdered sugar or warm each serving in microwave and serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories1400
- Total Fat56g
- Protein15g
- Total Carbohydrate208g
- Sugars119g
Servings: 14
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 1400
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208g | 69% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | 34% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 119g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 15g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 60% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 5,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 9,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 10&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice14
