{"id":1754,"date":"2020-04-22T23:19:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T23:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raccoonstar.com\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2020-04-22T23:19:15","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T23:19:15","slug":"chocolate-blackout-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.raccoonstar.com\/?p=1754","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Blackout Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.browneyedbaker.com\/chocolate-blackout-cake\/\">https:\/\/www.browneyedbaker.com\/chocolate-blackout-cake\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOR THE PUDDING:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u00a01\u00bc cups granulated sugar<\/li><li>\u00a0\u00bc cup cornstarch<\/li><li>\u00a0\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li><li>\u00a02 cups half-and-half<\/li><li>\u00a01 cup whole milk<\/li><li>\u00a06 oz unsweetened chocolate (chopped or chips)<\/li><li>\u00a02 tsp vanilla extract<\/li><li>1\/4 cup cocoa powder (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAKE THE PUDDING: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, half-and-half, and milk. Set the pan over medium heat. <\/li><li>Add the chocolate &amp; cocoa powder and whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture begins to thicken (it should look glossy and large bubbles break on the surface)<\/li><li>Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. <\/li><li>Transfer the pudding to a large bowl and press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, until throughly cooled. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Pudding can be made a day ahead, this recipe makes enough for the layers &amp; covering the cake only. No snacking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOR THE CAKE:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u00a0\u00bd cup unsalted butter<\/li><li>\u00a01\u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>\u00a02 teaspoons baking powder<\/li><li>\u00a0\u00bd teaspoon baking soda<\/li><li>\u00a0\u00bdteaspoonsalt<\/li><li>\u00a0\u00be cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder<\/li><li>\u00a01 cup brewed coffee (decaf)<\/li><li>\u00a01 cup buttermilk<\/li><li>\u00a01 scant cup granulated sugar<\/li><li>\u00a01 scant cup light brown sugar<\/li><li>\u00a02 eggs<\/li><li>\u00a01 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAKE THE CAKE:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans. (Did with an 8&#8243; springform and a 9&#8243; cake pan)<\/li><li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.<\/li><li>Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the coffee, buttermilk, and sugars until dissolved. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, then slowly whisk in flour mixture. (Be careful to squish all the lumps!)<\/li><li>Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, at least 1 hour.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASSEMBLE IT ALL: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cut each cake in half horizontally so that you have four layers. <\/li><li>Crumble one the ugliest layer into medium crumbs and set aside. <\/li><li>Place one cake layer on a serving platter or plate. Spread 1 cup of the pudding over the cake layer and top with another layer. Repeat with 1 cup pudding and last cake layer. <\/li><li>Spread the remaining pudding evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle the cake crumbs evenly over the top and sides of the cake, pressing lightly to adhere. <\/li><li>Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days according to recipes. TBD on freezing.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: https:\/\/www.browneyedbaker.com\/chocolate-blackout-cake\/ FOR THE PUDDING: \u00a01\u00bc cups granulated sugar \u00a0\u00bc cup cornstarch \u00a0\u00bd teaspoon salt \u00a02 cups half-and-half \u00a01 cup whole milk \u00a06 oz unsweetened chocolate (chopped or chips) \u00a02 tsp vanilla extract 1\/4 cup cocoa powder (optional) MAKE THE PUDDING: In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, half-and-half, and milk. 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