The Best Black Magic Cake
Ingredients
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Directions
- 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
 - 2 c sugar
 - 3/4 c cocoa powder
 - 2 tsp baking soda
 - 1 tsp baking powder
 - 1 tsp salt
 - 2 eggs
 - 1 c strong black coffee, cooled
 - 1 c buttermilk
 - 1/2 c vegetable oil
 - 1 tsp real vanilla extract
 
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1/2 c margarine, softened
 - 2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
 - 3 c powdered sugar
 - 3 Tbsp milk
 - 2 tsp real vanilla extract
 
Directions
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer.
 - Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed for two minutes. Batter will be thin.
 - Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan or two 9 inch cake pans.
 - Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes for a 9x13, or 30-35 minutes for layer pans.
 - Combine frosting ingredients and mix with a hand or stand mixer. Spread frosting on cooled cakes.
 
