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Monday, April 9, 2012

Black Magic Cake...Mandy Style


Black Magic Cake
slightly adapted from recipe on Just-a-pinch




Cake
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 sour cream
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 tsp real vanilla extract


Directions for Cake:
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


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 for Frosting:
Combine frosting ingredients and mix with a hand or stand mixer. Spread frosting on cooled cakes.

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