Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of the Brooklyn Blackout Cake, a chocolate lover’s paradise that promises to elevate any celebration. This impressive dessert features luscious layers of moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy chocolate pudding, and generously topped with velvety chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays or festive gatherings, this cake not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also serves as a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Its combination of decadent flavors and textures makes it a favorite for both casual get-togethers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cups Natural Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Hot Brewed Coffee
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for pudding)
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (for pudding)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 ounces Semisweet or Bittersweet Chocolate
- 4 ounces Unsweetened Chocolate
- 4 cups Confectioners Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar with eggs until combined. Add buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and hot coffee; stir until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the pudding filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water; stir until thickened and cool before using.
- For the frosting: Melt semisweet and unsweetened chocolates together; whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Combine both mixtures with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble by layering cake with pudding filling and frosting the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg