For chocolate lovers only.
Once we were back at my friends apartment, wed both indulge in our treats.
What Is Brooklyn Blackout Cake?
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Simplifying Brooklyn Blackout Cake
With so many components, Brooklyn blackout cake isnt the easiest to prepare.
With just chocolate and heavy cream, its intensely chocolate and not overly sweet.
First, Iskip the chocolate chips.
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Chocolate couverture, which contains extra cocoa butter, works even better if you want something absolutely fail-proof.
Second, I alwaysmake it in the microwave.
Microwave the cream in a microwave-safe mixing bowl on full power until hot, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the chocolate and let it sit for a couple of minutes before whisking until its smooth and glossy.
It will set into a thick, fudgy layer.
Or use a different chocolate frostingmy favorite alternative for a Brooklyn blackout cake is thiseasy chocolate buttercream.
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Microwave on full power in 30-second bursts until steaming, 1 to 2 minutes total.
Add the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes for the chocolate to melt.
Set the ganache aside to cool while making the cake.
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Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan generously with butter or baking spray.
Add the cocoa to a large mixing bowl.
Pour in the hot water or coffee and whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
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Whisk in the brown sugar, sour cream, and vegetable oil.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk together.
Finally, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Use the whisk to gently stir the batter just until no streaks of flour remain.
Let the cake cool to room temperature in the pan set on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
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