around the world in 80 cakes – american brooklyn blackout cake from @rubybhogal

1. prepare the sponge by combining the sifted plain flour, potato starch, baking powder, black dutch processed cocoa powder, light brown sugar, and a pinch of sea salt. add in the large eggs, vanilla bean paste, buttermilk/natural yoghurt, vegetable oil, and fresh coffee. 2. For the chocolate pudding, mix together the cocoa powder, sifted cornflour/starch, double cream, beaten egg yolks, whole milk, light brown sugar, a pinch of sea salt, milk chocolate chunks, and vanilla bean paste. 3. Prepare the chocolate frosting by combining the room temperature salted butter, unsalted butter, cream cheese, sifted black dutch cocoa powder, sifted icing sugar, warm whole milk, vanilla bean paste, and optional golden syrup.