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Black Velvet Cake

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Black Velvet Cake is a bold and luxurious twist on red velvet, made with deep black cocoa for a rich chocolate flavor and striking appearance. With its soft, moist crumb and tangy undertones from buttermilk and vinegar, this cake is the perfect showstopper for holidays, birthdays, or any elegant occasion.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened dark or black cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • For the Frosting (Cream Cheese or Buttercream):
  • 8 oz cream cheese or 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin.
  5. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and smooth. Add cream to reach desired consistency.
  8. Frost cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Use black cocoa powder for the darkest color and most intense flavor.
  • Add 1 tsp espresso powder to deepen chocolate flavor.
  • Try filling with raspberry preserves or topping with dark berries and edible gold for a dramatic finish.
  • Pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting, vanilla buttercream, or dark chocolate ganache.
  • Let chilled cake sit at room temp before serving for best texture.

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