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Black Velvet Cake

Black Velvet Cake is a deeply rich, decadent cake with a dramatic, dark appearance that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This cake is infused with intense cocoa flavors and has a perfectly moist, tender crumb.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup black cocoa powder or dark Dutch-process cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch cake pans (2 for a layered cake)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula (for frosting)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, black cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, then stir in hot water.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  7. Frost cake layers and serve.