Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Chocolate Blackout Cake. Moist layers of rich chocolate cake sandwich a creamy chocolate pudding filling, all frosted with a velvety chocolate frosting. This bakery-style cake is a showstopper dessert that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
Chocolate Pudding Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Make Cake: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, pour into pans, and bake.
- Prepare Filling: Cook pudding filling ingredients on stovetop until thickened; cool.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter, sugar, cocoa, and cream until fluffy.
- Assemble Cake: Level cakes, spread filling, stack, and frost.
- Chill: Press cake crumbs on top, chill, and slice.
Notes
- Use good-quality cocoa powder for a rich flavor.
- The pudding filling should be completely cool before assembling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator 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: 580
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
