Blackout Cake Directions:
Make the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar substitute, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, applesauce, melted light butter, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.
Make the Chocolate Pudding Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar substitute, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the almond milk until smooth and well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the pudding cool to room temperature.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a heatproof bowl, combine Lily’s mini chocolate chips and lite coconut milk.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread the chocolate pudding filling evenly over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the ganache set before slicing and serving.
WW Points Calculation (WW-Friendly Version):
- Whole wheat flour: 20 Points
- Sugar substitute: 0 Points
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3 Points
- Baking soda: 0 Points
- Salt: 0 Points
- Unsweetened almond milk: 0 Points
- Unsweetened applesauce: 0 Points
- Light butter: 5 Points
- Apple cider vinegar: 0 Points
- Vanilla extract: 0 Points
- Cornstarch: 4 Points
- Lily’s mini chocolate chips (sugar-free): 2 Points
- Lite coconut milk: 4 Points
Total Points: 38 Points
Servings: 12 slices
Per Serving: 3.2 Points.
Nutrition Information (per slice):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
I’m waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
