Description
Indulge in the rich and moist decadence of Black Magic Cake, a delectable chocolate delight that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser with its deep chocolate flavor and tender crumb.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee, hot
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add Coffee: Carefully stir in the hot coffee until well combined; the batter will be thin.
- Bake: Pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs wonderfully with chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
- The coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
- For cupcakes, bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
