Does anyone have a recipe for Cheesecake Factorys Lindas Fudge Cake?
Said to be close to Cheesecake Factory’s Blackout Cake or Linda’s Fudge Cake: BLACKOUT CAKE FOR THE CAKE: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened 3 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 tsp vanilla extract, divided use 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted 3 cups flour 3 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 1/3 cup boiling water FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE: 3 pkg (6 oz each) semisweet chocolate chips (3 cups) 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 tbsp butter, cut up 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup roasted almonds, diced (for garnish) TO MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Dust with flour, tap out excess. In a large bowl, beat together 3/4 cup butter and sugar with electric mixer or medium speed until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla and beat until well blended. Add melted chocolate and beat 1-2 minutes; set aside. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to chocolate mixture in two additions alternately with buttermilk. Beat until well b