The Best Black Magic Cake

This is Hershey’s Black Magic Cake, known for its moist texture and rich chocolate flavor. If you haven’t tried it yet, this homemade version is even better.

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One of the best chocolate cakes I’ve made, it’s surprisingly simple despite its layered appearance. Made with cocoa powder, it’s easy to whip up for your family. Just mix the ingredients, bake the layers, prepare the frosting, and assemble. Everyone will love its soft, airy texture.

What makes this cake so moist?

The secret to its moisture lies in the use of vegetable oil, buttermilk, and a cup of coffee.

Substitutions and Additions:

• Use 1 cup of sour milk in place of buttermilk.

• Opt for a 12-cup Bundt pan or a 9×13-inch baking pan, adjusting baking time as needed.

• Top with any frosting you like.

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How to Store Hershey’s Black Magic Cake

Keep any leftover cake fresh by storing it in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay good for up to 7 days.

If you want to keep it longer, you can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months. I recommend flash-freezing it first, just leave it uncovered in the freezer for a bit — before wrapping it up. You can either wrap the whole cake in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container, or wrap individual slices instead. Wrapping slices separately makes it super easy to grab just one or two pieces later without having to thaw the entire cake.

Flash-freezing first really helps prevent the ganache from sticking to the plastic wrap.

Can I Make Black Magic Cake Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! This cake holds up really well, making it perfect for prepping ahead of time for birthdays, parties, or any celebration.

You can either bake and fully assemble the cake ahead, or you can bake the two cake layers first and save the ganache and final assembly for just before serving. Either way, it’s a great time-saver!

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Tips for the Best Black Magic Cake:

• Make buttermilk by adding 1 tbsp white vinegar to a cup, then filling with milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

• Use one or both frostings in the recipe, or choose your favorite.

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Black Magic Cake

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

This is Hershey’s Black Magic Cake, known for its moist texture and rich chocolate flavor. If you haven't tried it yet, this homemade version is even better.

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Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup strong coffee
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz powdered sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
• A pinch of salt

Chocolate Frosting:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tbsp warm water
• 1 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a well in the center.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
4. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool in pans for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
6. For cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Spread on the bottom cake layer, top with another layer.
7. For chocolate frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in cocoa, water, and liqueur. Remove from heat, beat in powdered sugar. Add water if needed. Frost the cake, let set, slice, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 443Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 59mgCarbohydrates: 83gFiber: 2gSugar: 63gProtein: 6g

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