Brooklyn Blackout Cake
Experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with Brooklyn Blackout Cake. This decadent dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake, rich chocolate pudding filling, and a velvety frosting topped with crunchy chocolate crumbs. Perfect for any occasion, its delightful combination of textures and flavors will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold in pudding mix.
- Layer one cake with pudding filling and whipped frosting, top with the second layer, and frost the top with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with crushed cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider mixing in espresso powder or using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.