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Black Magic Cake

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Black Magic Cake is a rich, moist, and ultra-chocolatey cake that lives up to its name with every decadent bite. This easy chocolate cake recipe uses coffee to enhance the cocoa flavor, creating a bakery-style dessert with a tender crumb and dark, fudgy texture. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a deeply indulgent homemade chocolate cake.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee (or hot water)
  • Optional Chocolate Frosting:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2–2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and thick.
  4. Pour in hot coffee and stir until the batter is thin and well combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fluffy and spreadable.
  8. Once cake is cool, frost and layer as desired.

Notes

  • Add 1 tsp espresso powder for an even deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Substitute hot water for coffee if preferred.
  • For a dairy-free version, use plant milk with vinegar and dairy-free butter.
  • The cake also works well as cupcakes or a sheet cake.
  • Optional toppings: cream cheese frosting, salted caramel drizzle, or chocolate ganache.

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