Brooklyn Blackout Cake: Indulge in Chocolate Heaven
Experience the bliss of Brooklyn Blackout Cake, a chocolate lover’s dream that combines rich layers of moist chocolate cake with creamy filling and decadent frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply when you crave indulgence, this cake will impress your friends and family with its stunning presentation and intense flavor. With a simple preparation process, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece in their own kitchens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + vinegar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or water)
- For pudding filling: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup water
- For frosting: 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup heavy cream, confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In one bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat sugar and butter until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures while adding hot coffee until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans; bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare pudding by mixing sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- For frosting, beat cream until stiff peaks form; melt chocolates together and mix with cream and softened butter until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering with pudding filling and frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg