Description
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Brooklyn Blackout Cake, a chocolate lover’s paradise. With rich layers of moist cake enveloped in luscious frosting, this dessert brings the warmth and nostalgia of home baking straight to your table. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet everyday treat, each slice promises an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate frosting (for layering)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg