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Brooklyn Blackout Cake Recipe

Delicious Brooklyn Blackout Cake Recipe for Chocolate Lovers

A delectable Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe perfect for chocolate lovers, celebrating rich cocoa and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder carob powder as substitute for a unique twist
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for richer taste
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Milk any plant-based milk works
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt opt for kosher salt
  • 1 cup Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Filling & Frosting
  • 1 cup Chocolate Filling or ganache for extra indulgence
  • 1 cup Chocolate Icing store-bought icing can save time

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Cool the cakes on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing from pans.
  6. Layer with chocolate filling between the cakes, then frost with chocolate icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. Check the freshness of leavening agents before baking.

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