Its been around for ages and wows everyone, every time.
That job was at Martha Stewart Living.
It was their signature dessert; customerslost itif we ran out.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Gordon Ramsay would have had a field day there.
Hot pan behind you!
was a common refrain, as was Oven door down!
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
I was a prep cook, which meant I got to do the baking as well.
It became my go-to cake for birthdays and gatherings, the little black dress of cake recipes.
A Chocolate Cake for the Ages
Black magic cake didnt originate at the Levee House.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
A cup of hot coffee stirred into the almost-finished batter only deepens its intensity.
Its hue is indeed dark, its flavor supremely chocolatey.
I called around and was offered an interview at Martha Stewart Living.
Like a lot of aspiring young chefs, I wanted to dazzle with a complex and original creation.
I planned to make some convoluted shrimp thing, but my instinct told me otherwise.
After all, Martha Stewart Living was about elevated home cooking, not cheffy fabulations.
Once I arrived at the test kitchen, I made a last-minute switch.
The test kitchen directorlovedthis cake.
Thats the magic the cake worked on her.
She asked me for the recipe and offered me the internship.
Its the easiest chocolate cake recipe I know of, yet it remains the best as well.
If thats not magic, I dont know what is.
Its based on Hersheys Black Magic Cake, which appeared at least as early as the 1980s.
In community cookbooks and on food blogs, youll see many subtle variations.
Use a whisk to combine the dry ingredients well and set aside.
Lightly beat the eggs in a medium bowl just to break them up.
Add the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla and stir to combine.
Add the coffee and mix to form a smooth, thin batter.
Cool the layers completely before frosting.
Well wrapped, this cake freezes well for up to 3 months.
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