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Brooklyn Blackout Cake


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  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x

Description

Brooklyn Blackout Cake is a chocolate lover’s ultimate indulgence, boasting layers of moist chocolate cake enveloped in rich chocolate pudding and frosted with silky chocolate icing. This decadent dessert isn’t just for special occasions; it transforms any day into a celebration of flavor. Perfectly balanced and visually stunning, this cake will impress your family and friends with its irresistible allure.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time while mixing. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions while the cakes cool.
  7. Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers total. Layer with pudding between each layer and frost the entire cake with chocolate frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 59g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg