Brooklyn Blackout Cake is the ultimate chocolate indulgence. With its rich, fudgy cake layers and creamy chocolate filling, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself. Topped with velvety ganache, chocolate shavings, and cherries for a pop of color, this cake is a visual and flavorful masterpiece. Whether you serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alongside other chocolate desserts, one thing is certain—this cake will satisfy every chocolate craving.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
For the Chocolate Pudding Filling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Decoration:
Chocolate shavings or curls
Fresh cherries
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix the Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while mixing. Stir in the hot coffee or boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Filling:
Cook the Pudding: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk and heavy cream while whisking.
Thicken the Mixture: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla extract. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Ganache:
Melt the Chocolate: Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Assemble the Cake:
Layer the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a generous amount of chocolate pudding filling, and repeat with the remaining layers.
Coat with Ganache: Pour the ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides for a dramatic effect.
Decorate: Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling & Assembly: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Baking Pro Tips
Use hot coffee in the batter: It enhances the deep chocolate flavor.
Let the pudding filling cool completely: This ensures a firm and smooth consistency.
Chill the cake before serving: This helps the layers set and makes slicing easier.
Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the richer the flavor.
Decorate just before serving: Fresh cherries and chocolate shavings look best when added at the last moment.
Brooklyn Blackout Cake is an irresistible dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With its deep chocolate flavors, silky pudding filling, and glossy ganache, every bite is pure bliss. Whether for birthdays, celebrations, or just because, this cake is a must-try for every chocolate lover