Description
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this decadent Blackout Cake, featuring rich layers of chocolate sponge and velvety frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day, this cake is sure to impress with its moist texture and deep chocolate flavor. Serve it with ice cream or berries for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Sour Cream
- Eggs
- Unsalted Butter
- Heavy Cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with sour cream; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender layers. For added flair, top with fresh berries or nuts.