23 deep dark cake Recipes

butter, softened, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla (or use 2-3 tbsp favorite liqueur), instant coffee granules, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder (sifted), baking soda, salt, softened butter, whipping cream (unwhipped), vanilla, cocoa, icing sugar , sifted

raisins or dried cranberries, applejack, dark or golden rum, or warm water, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, light brown sugar , sifted, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, softened, eggs, vanilla extract, golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups), pecans, coarsely chopped, crystallized ginger, finely chopped, special equipment : 10-inch bundt pan (3 1/4 inches deep; 3-qt capacity), garnish: confectioner s sugar for dusting