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Blackout Cake

Blackout Cake

Cost $20, save $30

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  • 90 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake

    • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
    • 1 cup cocoa
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup whole buttermilk
    • 3/4 cup canola oil
    • 🥚 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ☕ 1/2 cup brewed coffee

  • Filling

    • 1 (3.9-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
    • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream

  • Frosting

    • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    • 🧈 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Coat 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, line them with parchment paper, and spray lightly again. Set aside.

2

Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until no lumps remain.

3

In a stand mixer bowl, combine buttermilk, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium-low speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add dry ingredients and then mix in coffee until incorporated.

4

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool for 45 minutes.

5

Make the filling: Whisk pudding mix and heavy cream for 2 minutes until thickened. Chill for 30 minutes.

6

Prepare frosting: Melt chocolate chips, butter, and cream in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals until smooth. Chill for 25 minutes until spreadable.

7

Trim the top surface of cooled layers for even assembly, reserving trimmings to make fine crumbs for decoration.

8

Assemble the cake: Spread half the filling between the first and second layers of trimmed cakes, then add the third layer. Spread frosting over the top and sides.

9

Gently press cake crumbs evenly across the frosting to cover the surface entirely. Slice and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

824

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 80
    Carbs
  • 55
    Fats

💡 Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.Let the cake layers cool completely before assembling to prevent melting the filling.Reserve extra crumbs if needed for patching spots during decoration.