Black Magic Cake (Best Chocolate Cake Ever!)

Black Magic Cake (Best Chocolate Cake Ever!)

Ingredients 

• 2 eggs
• 2 c sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c buttermilk
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 3/4 c cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
• 1 tsp real vanilla extract
• 1 c strong black coffee, cooled

Chocolate Frosting

• 3 Tbsp milk
• 3 c powdered sugar
• 2 tsp  real vanilla extract
• 1/2 c margarine, softened
• 2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer.
2. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. 
3. Beat at medium speed for two minutes. 
4. Batter will be thin.
5. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan or two 9 inch cake pans.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes for a 9x13, or 30-35 minutes for layer pans.
7. Combine frosting ingredients and mix with a hand or stand mixer. 
8. Spread frosting on cooled cakes.
9. Enjoy!