Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Blackout Chocolate Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwich a rich chocolate pudding filling, all enrobed in a velvety chocolate frosting. A show-stopping dessert perfect for any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot strong coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Pudding Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Divide batter between pans.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
- Make the pudding filling: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Cook with milk and cream until thickened. Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Chill until thick.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Slice cake layers, spread pudding filling between layers, and frost with chocolate buttercream. Crumble cake scraps over the top.
Notes
- This rich cake is best served slightly chilled.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
