Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Black Magic Cake, a moist and deeply chocolatey dessert that will cast a spell on your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark or black cocoa)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate Liquids: Carefully stir in the hot coffee and boiling water—the batter will be thin.
- Bake: Pour evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs beautifully with a rich chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
- For a mocha twist, add 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder to the batter.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and wrapped tightly for best flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
