Easy Brooklyn Blackout Cake (Print)

Decadent chocolate cake layered with whipped ganache, ideal for sharing at gatherings and celebrations.

# Ingredients:

→ Whipped Ganache

01 - 227g semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not chocolate chips)
02 - 240ml heavy cream

→ Chocolate Cake

03 - Cooking spray or baking spray, for greasing pan
04 - 63g unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 180ml hot water or coffee
06 - 356g packed brown sugar
07 - 227g sour cream
08 - 120ml vegetable oil
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 210g all-purpose flour
12 - 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
13 - 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
14 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

# Steps:

01 - Heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl on high in 30-second intervals until steaming, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add finely chopped chocolate, let rest for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool while preparing the cake.
02 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Generously grease a 23x33cm cake pan with butter or baking spray.
03 - Place unsweetened cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl. Add hot water or coffee and whisk until thickened and smooth.
04 - Whisk brown sugar, sour cream, and vegetable oil into the cocoa mixture. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
05 - Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Gently whisk until no streaks of flour remain, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, approximately 1 hour.
08 - Once the ganache has cooled to a spreadable consistency, beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
09 - Spread whipped ganache over cooled cake using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, creating decorative swirls. Slice and serve.

# Notes:

01 - If the ganache sets too firm before use, microwave in short 15-second bursts, stirring gently, until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
02 - Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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