Brooklyn Blackout Cupcake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

The original Blackout Cake was made by Ebinger's Bakery, which opened its doors on Flatbush Avenue in 1898.  Unfortunately financial instability ultimately caused the bakery to go bankrupt, and in 1972 Ebinger's and their famous Blackout Cake went away.  Since then, others have tried to market their own versions of the cake, often using cake mixes and pudding mixes as part of their ingredients.  None of these seems to have recaptured the magic of the original Blackout Cake.  Look for recipes that speak to these cupcakes being made entirely from scratch.  This recipe creates a dark chocolate cupcake, filled with chocolate pudding, with a helping of chocolate fudge frosting and a sprinkling of cupcake crumbs on top.  Be warned, you might need a fork to tackle this messy chocolatey fantasy.  Take it up another notch and add a dollop of homemade whipping cream on top.

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Little Cakes: The Brooklyn Blackout Cake
Fillings:  Chocolate Pudding
Frostings: Chocolate Fudge Frosting