Black Velvet Cake

Black Velvet Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark/Dutch-processed for color)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup buttermilk

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot coffee or hot water

• 1–2 tsp black food gel coloring (more if desired for deep color)

For the Frosting (Black Chocolate Buttercream):

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 3–5 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Black food coloring gel (to deepen the shade)

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‍ Instructions

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt.

3. Whisk wet ingredients in another bowl: buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, black food coloring.

4. Combine wet & dry, then slowly stir in hot coffee or water. Mix until smooth.

5. Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool completely before frosting.

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Make the Frosting:

1. Beat butter until light and fluffy.

2. Add cocoa and powdered sugar gradually.

3. Mix in vanilla and cream, a tablespoon at a time, until smooth.

4. Tint with black food gel until desired darkness is reached.

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✨ Assembly:

• Layer the cakes with frosting between them.

• Frost the outside and smooth with a spatula.

• Optionally decorate with black sprinkles, dark berries, or edible gold for contrast.