Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of Black Velvet Cake with its deep chocolate flavor and dramatic black color. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water
- black gel food coloring (optional, for a deeper color)
Black Cocoa Buttercream:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup (70g) black cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients and blend.
- Add coffee: Stir in hot coffee, thinning the batter. Add black food coloring if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 minutes, then cool.
- Make buttercream: Beat butter, add sugar, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Mix in cream until smooth.
- Frost cake: Frost layers with buttercream, decorate, and serve.
Notes
- Black cocoa intensifies color and flavor.
- Top with blackberries, gold leaf, or powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
