Black Magic Cake

Makes 10 to 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Baking Time: round pans - 30 to 35 min. or rectangle pan 35 to 40 min.

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
1 cup strong black coffee OR 2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee plus 1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake Recipe Directions:
Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. and grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or one 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
1) In a large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. 2) Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes (Batter will be thin).
3) Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
4) Place baking pans in oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes for round pans, 35 to 40 minutes for rectangular pan or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
5) Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans to wire racks.
6) Cool completely. Frost as desired.
* To sour milk: Use 1 tablespoon white vinegar plus milk to equal 1 cup.