Considered as one of the most enticing cakes in the world, the black magic cake took absolutely zero time to trend all over the world.
Originally, a Hershey’s recipe the black magic cake is one of the best chocolate cakes you can bake at home. The recipe was originally created by Hershey’s has proved to be a complete treat for the chocolate lovers.
The recipe is not only easy but also involves several simple ingredients that will melt in your mouth like the best thing you have ever eaten.
The ingredients are easy to grab and baking the cake will require 1-2 hours on the maximum.
The one quality that makes this black magic cake different from other chocolate cakes is the fact that it is moister than the other ones.
It is made with buttermilk and oil that makes the cake a little more moist than usual. The enchanting chocolate frosting that covers the cake will make it look more beautiful.
How to bake the black magic cake?
Ingredients required:
- 2 cups-sugar
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup- HERSHEY’S Cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk *
- 1 cup strong black coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup a tube pan, take 2 9 inch baking pans or a one bigger than the usual.
Step 2:
Take the ingredients in a bowl as per the above measurements. Now, stir together the appropriate amount of sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well such that it becomes a thick paste.
Step 3:
Now, add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla in the same bowl. Beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes such that you get a thinner batter. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 4:
Bake 30 to 35 minutes for round pans, 35 to 40 minutes for rectangular pan or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Inserting a wooden stick is the best way to know if your cake is ready.
If the stick comes out clean or does not have any cake stuck on its surface, then your cake is ready!
Step 5:
Now, let it cool for 10-25 minutes. Loosen cake from side of the pan and remove from pans to wire racks. Let the cake cool completely.
Step 6:
You can go with any frosting you desire. But add the chocolate ganache and chocolate frosting to make it taste better. The cake is designed for and measured in accordance with 12 servings.
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