Ultimate Black Magic Cake Recipe
This deeply rich and moist chocolate cake is made with unexpected ingredients for an unbeatable flavor. The addition of coffee intensifies the chocolate, and the creamy chocolate buttercream takes it over the top. It’s a dark, dreamy delight for chocoholics!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into pans; bake for 30–35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; add powdered sugar and cocoa gradually.
- Mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes and assemble; spread remaining buttercream over top and sides.
Notes
- Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor—you won’t taste it!
- Cake layers can be made a day ahead and wrapped in plastic
- Add chocolate shavings or sprinkles for extra flair.