Buttermilk is the bakers' secret weapon here, adding a subtle tang to the sweet frosting and contributing to an ultra-tender crumb in the cake itself. Try it for yourself and see.
Don't be fooled: this rich fondant-like cake is so simple to prepare it could soon become your standby for all those moments when a last-minute dessert is required.
Brooklyn blackout cake recipe - Preheat oven to 170°C. Line the base of a 20cm-diameter cake tin with baking paper. Bring dates and 350ml water to the boil in a saucepan
Chef Kylie Kwong still enjoys her mum's chiffon cake topped with seasonal citrus fruit, making room for a slice every time she brings it into Billy Kwong.
A simple butter cake gets a new lease on life with the addition of some gently browned butter plus a layer of lemon curd and white chocolate frosting in the centre.
