Description
Indulgent Black Magic Cake weaves chocolate’s rich darkness into a delectable dessert that mesmerizes taste buds with deep, velvety layers. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor this irresistible treat that promises pure bliss in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9×13-inch baking dish with grease and flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a central depression for wet components.
- Integrate liquid ingredients including coffee, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, blending thoroughly with an electric mixer for approximately 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thin.
- Distribute the liquid batter uniformly across prepared baking vessels, ensuring even coverage.
- Place cake in preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without raw batter.
- Allow cake to rest inside baking pans for 10 minutes to stabilize structural integrity.
- Transfer cake layers onto wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction to room level.
- Once fully cooled, apply preferred frosting – options include chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or decadent ganache – creating a luxurious finish.
Notes
- Boost moisture by adding a splash of strong brewed coffee, which deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother batter mixing and more even cake texture.
- Opt for high-quality cocoa powder to elevate the cake’s rich chocolate profile and create a more intense flavor experience.
- Make this cake gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same delicious texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg