Best 4 Black Midnight Cake Recipes
Are you in search of a delectable and visually stunning dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds? Look no further than the "Black Midnight Cake," a culinary masterpiece that combines rich chocolate flavors with a striking appearance. This tantalizing cake is perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or simply indulging in a moment of pure sweetness. With its moist and velvety texture, decadent frosting, and captivating presentation, the "Black Midnight Cake" promises an unforgettable dessert experience.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
NANNY'S BLACK MIDNIGHT CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, dissolve cocoa powder and cayenne with hot brewed coffee and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and beat until light and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. This process beats air into the mixture. Scrape paddle and bowl and beat once.
- Slowly add in coffee/cocoa mixture, buttermilk and vanilla and beat until batter is smooth. Scrape paddle and bowl and beat once.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to wet and beat on low speed to incorporate. Scrape down bowl and mix just until all ingredients are combined, do not over mix once flour is in.
- Butter the bottom and sides of two 9-inch cake pans and place a round parchment circle in each. Butter the top of the parchment then sprinkle the whole inside of the parchment and pan with cocoa powder, shaking out excess. Pour batter evenly between two pans and place in center of oven. (note, aluminum baking pans are by far, the best for baking cakes. Non-stick and dark colored pans can change the cake by browning it more than it needs to)
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Depending on your oven, you may need to rotate cake pans half way through. During our baking, one cake was done in 30 minutes and the second in 32 minutes. Do not over bake.
- Cool pans on wire racks for ten minutes then carefully invert out of pan onto rack to cool further.
- Sift cocoa powder with confectioner's sugar in a large bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder mixture along with buttermilk and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Add additional buttermilk or whole milk if frosting is too thick.
- Place a small dollop of frosting on a cake dish to hold the cake from sliding and place one cake on the frosting. Frost the top of that layer. Place the second cake on the first and frost the entire cake, top and sides.
BLACK MIDNIGHT CAKE
Make and share this Black Midnight Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mebriella
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, dissolve cocoa powder and cayenne with hot brewed coffee and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream shortening, oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and beat until light and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. This process beats air into the mixture. Scrape paddle and bowl and beat once.
- Slowly add in coffee/cocoa mixture, buttermilk and vanilla and beat until batter is smooth. Scrape paddle and bowl and beat once.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to wet and beat on low speed to incorporate. Scrape down bowl and beat until all ingredients are well combined.
- Butter the bottom and sides of two cake pans and place a round parchment circle in each. Butter the top of the parchment then sprinkle the whole inside of the parchment and pan with cocoa powder, shaking out excess. Pour batter evenly between two pans and place in center of oven.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. Depending on your oven, you may need to rotate cake pans half way through. The use of olive oil in this recipe requires it to cook a few minutes longer than most cakes.
- Cool pans on wire racks for ten minutes then carefully invert out of pan onto rack to cool further.
- To Prepare the Frosting;
- Sift cocoa powder with confectioner's sugar in a large bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder mixture along with buttermilk and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Add additional buttermilk or whole milk if frosting is too thick.
- Place a small dollop of frosting on a cake dish to hold the cake from sliding and place one cake on the frosting. Frost the top of that layer. Place the second cake on the first and frost the entire cake, top and sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.3, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 734.9, Carbohydrate 148.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 110, Protein 10.1
BLACK MIDNIGHT CAKE
This recipe is from the Betty Crocker Cookbook..circa 1974. It has been served at many happy occasions in our family, birthdays, etc.
Provided by RenMyr
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake, 10-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pans. 13x9x2 or two 9 inch or three 8 inch round layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl.Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
- Bake oblong about 45 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick insterted in center comes out clean. Cool.
- Frost with your favorite frosting or just sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.4, Protein 5.2
BLACK MAGIC CAKE
Super spooky dark chocolate cake. Suitable for all your black magic get-togethers.
Provided by Marsha
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans or one 9x13 inch pan.
- In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center.
- Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and finish cooling on a wire rack. Fill and frost as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 239.6 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
Tips:
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder to achieve the intense chocolate flavor.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps.
- Measure the flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense cake.
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done by inserting it into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
The Black Midnight Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. By following the tips above, you can create a perfect Black Midnight Cake that will be the star of any party or gathering.
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