Black Magic Cake Recipe
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Black Magic Cake

By: Marsha 
"Super spooky dark chocolate cake. Suitable for all your black magic get-togethers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,247)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch or 2 - 9 inch round pans
 

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans or one 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center.
  3. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and finish cooling on a wire rack. Fill and frost as desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 155 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've done quite a lot of baking in my life, which has included more cakes than I could count....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by GOVEGGIE   view full review
This is truly a black magic cake. The batter was so thin that i wasn't sure how the cake would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by Kathy   view full review
I have had this recipe since 1979 where I got it off the back of a Hershey cocoa can. It has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2005 by GFCDN   view full review
For those who had problems with the cake rising, I found this explanation of Dutch process...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by CJ   view full review
Ok, I have made this a few times and it is truly one of the best chocolate cakes ever. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2003 by HOLLIE2   view full review
This cake is so, so moist and tasty. I frosted the cake with yellow frosting (I used food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by RAEVYNNE   view full review
I decided to make this into a bundt. I used a silicone bundt pan & baked the cake for 45 min....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2003 by LIZJANE   view full review
I made this cake for a birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It does require...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by JOHANNA JOY   view full review
Okay, this is definately a "throw together and toss in oven" success! Very easy, very moist,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MRS TEMPEST   view full review
This cake is so moist and tastes soooooo good. I would recommend anyone and everyone make...

 

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