Description
Brooklyn Blackout Cake is a chocolate lover’s paradise, featuring luscious layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and decadent frosting. This indulgent dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a celebration or a cozy night in. With its deep chocolate flavor and impressive appearance, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (3.4 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare chocolate pudding according to package instructions.
- Assemble by placing one cake layer on a serving platter and spreading half of the pudding on top. Add the second layer and top with remaining pudding and frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg