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Chocolate Velvet Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate velvet cake with a soft crumb and creamy chocolate frosting, enhanced with a hint of coffee for deep flavor.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 10-12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (70 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat butter, oil, and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing gently.
  6. Stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth.
  7. Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  8. Cool cakes completely on a rack.
  9. Beat butter, sugar, cocoa, cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  10. Frost between layers and cover cake evenly.

Notes

  • Hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • Use Dutch cocoa for deeper flavor.
  • Chill briefly for cleaner slices.

Nutrition

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