Name: So Easy Black Magic Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup freshly brewed strong black coffee, hot; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Indulge in the captivating allure of this exceptionally moist and intensely chocolatey cake. Its deep, dark color and rich flavor make it a truly magical dessert experience.

Follow The Directions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined. (3 minutes)

03

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, hot coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, beating with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and relatively thin. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 30-35 minutes. (35 minutes)

07

Step

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, try using dark chocolate cocoa powder.
Room temperature ingredients are key to a smooth and even batter.
Don't overbake! The cake should be moist and slightly springy to the touch.
Dusting the pan with cocoa powder instead of flour will prevent a white film from forming on the cake.

Janelle Tillman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Sunny Stanton
Jun 24, 2025
I added chocolate chips to the batter and it was even better!
Ernesto Tromp
Jun 16, 2025
I was skeptical about the coffee, but it really enhances the chocolate flavor. Will definitely make this again!
Mariam Willms
Apr 29, 2025
This cake is seriously amazing! So moist and chocolatey. My family devoured it!
Eldon Jacobi
Mar 9, 2025
Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out perfect. Thank you!

So Easy Black Magic Cake

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