Black Magic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Black Magic Chocolate Cake Notes

Ebony, or black, cocoa powder is a very dark colored Dutched cocoa powder. It is available online at baker's supply stores like King Arthur Flour. You can substitute regular Dutched cocoa for more flavor but a paler color.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 Cups flour
• 2 Cups sugar
• 3/4 Cup Ebony Cocoa Powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 Cup brewed coffee
• 1 Cup buttermilk
• 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 Cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 Cup butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon double strength vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• to taste cacao nibs

Serves / Yields

1 9x13 cake

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan Combine dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine bowls, and blend until smooth. It will be a thin batter. Bake 35-40 minutes.

Mix the sugar and butter, stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth. Spread frosting over a cooled cake and sprinkle with lightly crushed cacao nibs.

Helpful Hints

If frosting is too thick, add a little extra milk.

Credit

This recipe was provided by The Spice House.

Cuisines, Courses and Ingredients

• Chocolate, Dessert

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