"Buttermilk and a hint of espresso are the secrets to this Black Magic cake. A moist, rich, deep, dark chocolate cake perfect for a special occasion or any day at all...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa (I used King Arthur All-Purpose Baking Cocoa)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk *
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1/4 teaspoon King Arthur Flour Espresso powder
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1 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted
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1 cup Hershey's Cocoa (I used King Arthur All-Purpose Baking Cocoa)
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract