Delish Dark Chocolate Blackout Cake
A rich and decadent cake for chocolate lovers, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk or substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Combine well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Add a pinch of coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor. Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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