Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
2 9-inch round cake pans Mixing bowls Whisk Saucepan Wire rack
Tools
Oven Mixer Spatula Toothpick
Serving suggestions
Serve the blackout cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
Tips & tricks
For an extra moist cake, brush each layer with a simple syrup before frosting.
Cost
$15