Description
Dive into the indulgent layers of Brooklyn Blackout Cake, where rich chocolate cake meets creamy pudding for a dessert experience that’s unforgettable. This showstopper is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion that calls for a serious chocolate fix. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake promises to impress your guests while delivering an explosion of chocolatey goodness with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and dust two 9-inch round cake pans with cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and airy (about 4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually stir in milk until combined.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare chocolate pudding according to package instructions and chill.
- Once cakes are cool, layer one cake on a serving plate with half of the pudding on top, followed by the second layer and remaining pudding. Dust with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg