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Brooklyn Blackout Cake Recipe

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Brooklyn Blackout Cake is a rich, decadent chocolate layer cake filled and frosted with dark chocolate pudding and finished with chocolate cake crumbs—an iconic dessert originally from Brooklyn’s Ebinger’s bakery.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for pudding)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for pudding)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for pudding)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in hot water or coffee until well combined.
  4. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. To make the pudding, whisk cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, about 7–10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
  7. Once cakes are cool, cut each in half horizontally to create four layers. Reserve one layer and crumble it into fine crumbs.
  8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with pudding. Repeat with remaining layers, ending with pudding on top and sides.
  9. Press reserved cake crumbs onto the sides and top of the cake. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Using coffee instead of hot water enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • The cake can be made a day in advance for deeper flavor and easier slicing.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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