Ingredients for Black Midnight Cake
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (OR 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice)
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How to Make Black Midnight Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour one 13x9x2 inch baking pan, or two 9-inch round pans, or three 8-inch round pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (see ingredient list below).
- Using an electric mixer, blend on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Increase mixer speed to high and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 45-50 minutes (oblong pan) or 30-35 minutes (round layer pans), or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Check for doneness around 30 minutes to avoid over-baking.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Frost with your favorite frosting or simply dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
133g
Fat
21g
Carbs
19g
