Black Magic Cake
Indulge in the decadence of Black Magic Cake, a rich and moist chocolate masterpiece perfect for any celebration or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. This ultimate chocolate cake gets its deep, bold flavor from a heavenly blend of unsweetened cocoa powder and a surprising secret ingredient—hot brewed coffee—enhancing its velvety texture and complexity. With just 20 minutes of prep, this crowd-pleaser is baked to perfection in two 9-inch layers, making it ideal for layering with your favorite frosting. Whether you dress it up with a silky chocolate glaze, creamy cream cheese frosting, or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this easy-to-make cake is guaranteed to cast a spell on your taste buds. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe combines simplicity with sophistication, delivering a show-stopping treat every time.
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Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee (hot)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper circles.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until smooth and fully combined.
Step 4
Carefully stir in the hot brewed coffee. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Frost and decorate as desired. Chocolate frosting, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar work wonderfully with this cake.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1515.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3940.8 |
| Total Fat 148.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
| Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5390.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 688.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 70.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 417.2g | |
| Protein 78.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 604.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 40.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3577.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories