"Black Magic Cake is a dark chocolate cake that calls for 1 cup of buttermilk, 1 cup of coffee and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Hershey's recipe..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups flour (stir very well before measuring (220 grams))
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2 cups granulated sugar ((390 grams))
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3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa or Dutch processed ((see note about using black cocoa))
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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12 tablespoons of unsalted butter (softened)
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4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (sift or aerate before using.)
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural style cocoa powder
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1 pinch salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons of buttermilk or sour cream
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6 to 8 tablespoons of half and half or a mixture of cream and whole milk