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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper circles.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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.
Carefully stir in the hot brewed coffee. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
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.
Frost and decorate as desired. Chocolate frosting, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar work wonderfully with this cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5390 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 688.3 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 417.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.3 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3577 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
