Blackout Brownie Cake

Full Ingredients

For the Brownie Cake Base:

• Dry Ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Granulated sugar
  • A pinch of salt
• Wet Ingredients:
  • Eggs
  • Butter (unsalted, melted)
  • Brown sugar
  • Whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Hot water or brewed coffee (to intensify the chocolate flavor)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• Semi-sweet or dark chocolate (melted)
• Heavy cream
• Unsalted butter (for shine)
• A pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)

For the Brownie Filling (optional, if using layered filling):

• Chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Flour

Optional Garnishes:

• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Crushed nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
• Extra chocolate chips
• Powdered sugar for dusting