Ingredients

IngredientsFOR THE CAKE:

• Butter, for pans
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting pans
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee

FOR THE PUDDING:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 large egg yolks
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 box chocolate wafers, crushed to crumbs (about 2 cups) (recommended: Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers)

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:

• 1 cup whipping cream

• 1 to 2 tablespoons dark rum

Description

Cooking Channel Serves Up This Mocha Blackout Cake Recipe Recipe From Aida Mollenkamp Plus Many Other Recipes At CookingChannelTV.com.

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