Black Magic Cake

By criscrossqz

Deep dark CHOCOLATE layer cake with dark chocolate buttercream frosting ~ can also be made as 9x13"

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1-3/4 cup flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dark or Dutch are best)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup strong black coffee (intensifies chocolate flavor)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup real butter, softened
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dark or Dutch are best)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk or coffee
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

….. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda & powder and salt in large mixing bowl ~ add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla ~ beat at medium speed for 2 minutes (batter will be thin). Pour batter into greased & floured (or baking spray) 9x13” pan or 2 9” cake pans. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes (9x13”) or 30-35 minutes (9” layer pans). Cool completely and frost

FROSTING:
Beat butter, cocoa powder and vanilla in electric mixer ~ Add sugar and continue to beat, adding milk gradually, just until thick & creamy and spreading consistency