Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this stunning Black Velvet Cake. With layers of moist, dark cocoa cake and a creamy, chocolatey frosting, this dessert is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or black cocoa)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
- Optional: black gel food coloring for a deeper hue
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk dry ingredients, then mix wet ingredients and combine. Add hot water or coffee and food coloring if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 minutes, and cool cakes.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter, add sugar, cocoa, cream, vanilla, and salt. Frost cakes and decorate.
Notes
- Using coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without coffee taste.
- Chill layers before frosting for easier assembly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
