Black Magic Cake

This is the recipe from my disaster cake last week. I am happy to report that I made it again on Sunday, but in a 9x13 cake pan for Man's secretary. No layers-no chance of disaster. Enjoy this rich and moist chocolate cake.

Black Magic Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2 cups Flour
2 cups Sugar
3/4 cup Cocoa
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 Eggs
1 cup brewed Black Coffee
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
2 tsp. Vanilla

Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix well. The batter will be runny, so don't worry!! Pour into a greased 9x13 cake pan or 2 8-9inch rounds. Bake for 35 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

The best chocolate icing:

1 stick of softened Butter
3 cups Powdered Sugar
2/3 cup Cocoa
1 tsp. Vanilla
pinch of Salt
1/3 cup Milk

Mix all ingredients except the milk. Add milk a little at a time until you get the consistency you like. Mix until smooth. I usually don't use all the milk because I like a slightly stiffer icing. It is easier to work with and won't slide off your cake. This recipe is plenty for a layer cake.