Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup boiling water
- Black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Gradually add buttermilk and mix well. Stir in black food coloring until evenly dark.
- Carefully add boiling water and mix on low speed until incorporated. Batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
Notes
- Use high-quality black food coloring for a deep shade.
- Opt for a rich chocolate frosting to complement the dark cake.
- Decorate with edible silver pearls for a mystical touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gothic/Fantasy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
