Easy Brooklyn Blackout Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Brooklyn Blackout Cake Recipe
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces (227g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not chocolate chips); 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream; 3/4 cup (63g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup (180ml) hot water or coffee; 1 2/3 cups (356g) brown sugar; 1 cup (227g) sour cream; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Cooking spray

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Make this rich, moist Brooklyn Blackout Cake with whipped chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this classic cake is easier than you think!

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Ingredients

8 ounces (227g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not chocolate chips)
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
3/4 cup (63g) unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup (180ml) hot water or coffee
1 2/3 cups (356g) brown sugar
1 cup (227g) sour cream
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking spray