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Description
A rich, dark chocolate cake with deep black color, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp black food coloring
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add black food coloring.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for best color results
- For extra dark color, add 1 extra tbsp cocoa powder
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American