Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Black Velvet Cake. A deep black cocoa cake is layered with a creamy chocolate frosting, creating a stunning dessert that is as delicious as it is visually striking.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup brewed black coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Black gel food coloring (as needed for deep black hue)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, vanilla, and vinegar until combined. Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Add black gel food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Bake and cool: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Frost cakes: Frost cooled cakes as desired.
Notes
- The coffee enhances the dark chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
- Use black cocoa for an even deeper color and flavor if available.
- Refrigerate the cake for clean slices when serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
