Black magic cake

Just the name of this cake automatically makes me want a slice! Dark Magic Cake is a super chocolatey, dense, moist cake that is a chocolate lover’s dream. The cake batter is made with buttermilk which gives the cake a subtle flavor. Coffee is also added to the batter, which really brings out the chocolate flavor and adds moisture to the cake. Any type of chocolate frosting will work wonderfully on this cake.

5/5 (1 Review)

Ingredients

• Flour 1 3/4 cup
• Sugar 2 cups
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• Baking soda 2 teaspoons
• Baking yeast 1 teaspoon
• Salt 1 teaspoon
• Eggs 2
• Brewed coffee 3/4 cup
• Butter milk 1 cup
• Vegetable oil 1/2 cup
• Vanilla 2 teaspoons

Instructions

1. Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix using a paddle attachment.
2. Add the eggs and coffee to the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth paste. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
3. Slowly add the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dough while the mixer is on. Adding liquids slowly will help prevent lumps from forming.
4. Large two eight inch cake pans.
5. Distribute the dough between the molds. The dough should be about 3/4 the height of the sides of the pan. Don’t worry if the dough seems a little runny, it should be!
6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes in a 350ºF oven or until the center of the cake springs back to the touch. Cool the cakes and then frost them with your favorite dark chocolate frosting.

Advice:

This batter also makes fantastic cupcakes – dark magic cupcakes look like something you could definitely eat in one bite!

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a great choice because the tangy cream cheese complements the rich chocolate cake perfectly.