Blackout Cake

The Blackout Cake gets its name from the blackout drills during World War II, when the lights in New York City were turned off to conserve energy. The cake became popular during this time as a way to indulge in a sweet treat during the blackout.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Blackout Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• ³⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 8 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter and mix until smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
10. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
11. Let the ganache cool for about 10 minutes.
12. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of the ganache. Mix until smooth.
13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the chocolate ganache on top.
14. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
15. Decorate as desired and let the cake rest for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.