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Every Wednesday at Bob's Market and Greenhouses, we share inspiring recipes that celebrate the fresh vegetables harvested from your garden. These recipes not only highlight seasonal produce but also provide creative ways to incorporate your homegrown veggies into delicious meals. Whether you’re looking for hearty salads, savory soups, or flavorful stir-fries, our weekly posts offer a variety of ideas to help you make the most of your garden bounty. Join us for culinary inspiration that transforms your garden's offerings into delightful dishes for you and your family.

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Black Magic Cake

You don’t need the Half Blood Prince’s potions book to whip up this super spooky dark chocolate cake. Suitable for all your wizarding get-togethers. It also tastes much better than polyjuice potion, but you’ll need to supply your own costume.

You don’t need the Half Blood Prince’s potions book to whip up this super spooky dark chocolate cake. Suitable for all your wizarding get-togethers. It also tastes much better than polyjuice potion, but you’ll need to supply your own costume.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans or one 9x13 inch pan.

  2. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center.

  3. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans.

  4. 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.

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