Dark Black Cocoa Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons black cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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Black food coloring gel or paste
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
# Instructions:
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Turn the oven on to 350°F and ready up two round cake pans, 9 inches each.
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Cream the sugar and butter together till fluffy. Mix in the vinegar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
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Take turns adding the dry mix (sifted) and buttermilk. Stir in the food dye.
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Pour evenly into pans. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, till properly set.
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Leave cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Move them to a rack to finish cooling.
# Notes:
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For a darker black, you can add more food coloring.
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Tastes amazing with whipped ganache or cream cheese frosting.