emily

crall

Inquire 

arrow

wedding photography for joyful couples

EMILY

CRALL

black magic cake recipe

BROWSE BY SEASON:

RECENT ENGAGEMENTS

RECENT WEDDINGS

CATEGORIES:

Welcome to my blog! 
Pour yourself a coffee and enjoy browsing through some of my latest work. Stay awhile and say hello!

If you know what you're looking for, 
you can use the search bar below 
or feel free to browse 
by categories.

Hi, I'm Emily.

letter-i‘ve long been searching for the perfect chocolate cake recipe and I think I’ve finally found it. I used a frosting recipe that my mom made up. When I was little, I had her write down her approximate measures so that I could make it myself and I taped it on a little sticky note inside the spice cabinet in her kitchen. Several weeks ago, I needed the recipe so I called her and she said, “Oh, I’ve never written it down.” I said, “Yes, but I did! Check inside the spice cabinet. It should be taped on the door.” And it was still there. 🙂

This is what you need:

  • 1-3/4 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup strong black coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Chocolate Frosting:

  • 2 cups powered sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1-3 tablespoons cocoa

This is how you make it: 

  1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
  3. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Batter will be thin.
  4. Pour batter into greased & floured 9×13 pan.
  5. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. (25 minutes if using 2 9-inch cake pans instead.)
  6. Combine frosting ingredients and mix. Spread frosting on cooled cake.

 

Original recipe found here.

SHARE THIS POST

  1. Jennifer Olmstead says:

    And now I really, really want cake. THANKS, MAN.

  2. Carolyn M says:

    Share please!

reader faves

I'm Emily and I'm so happy you're here! This blog is a journal about my life and my latest work. Stay a while and say hello!

welome to my blog

Hello

STEAL THIS
WEDDING DAY GUIDE

Insider tips for planning your wedding day to genuinely reflect you as a couple.

free download

© emily crall photography