Brooklyn Blackout Cake
A rich chocolate dessert featuring multiple layers of chocolate, enhanced by a flavorsome ganache and frosting, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate Syrup & Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate simple syrup for moisture
- 1 batch milk chocolate ganache for a smooth, rich flavor
Frosting & Cake Layers
- 1 cup chocolate frosting for a sweet, creamy texture
- 4 pieces 7-inch round chocolate cake layers for structure and base flavor
Baking Essentials
- 1 cup sugar for sweetness
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder to intensify chocolate flavor
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch as a thickening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
- 1 cup milk to add moisture
- 1/2 cup butter for rich texture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract as a flavor enhancer
Instructions
Preparation of Chocolate Simple Syrup
- Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then mix in 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder and bring to a slight simmer until thickened. Let it cool.
Cooking the Milk Chocolate Ganache
- Melt 650 grams of milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until melted, then pour in 217 grams of heavy cream and mix until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Making the Chocolate Frosting
- Begin with 1 cup of American buttercream and gradually mix in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. For a smoother consistency, blend in 2 teaspoons of heavy cream.
Assembling the Cake
- On a cake plate, place one chocolate cake layer and soak it with chocolate simple syrup. Spread a layer of milk chocolate ganache over it.
- Place the second chocolate cake layer on top and repeat the soaking and ganache process until all layers are stacked.
- Cover the entire outside of the cake with chocolate frosting, beginning with a thin layer for a crumb coat. Chill for 15-20 minutes and then apply a thicker layer.
- Decorate as desired and let it set before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Chill the ganache before spreading and always taste the syrup to adjust sweetness.