Description
A rich and moist black velvet cake perfect for special occasions, featuring layers of dark chocolate flavor with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon black food coloring
- 1 cup hot coffee
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and black food coloring.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g