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How To Make Black Velvet Cake

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Black Velvet Cake is a rich, moist chocolate layer cake made with black cocoa powder for an intense dark color and smooth cocoa flavor. Paired with creamy frosting, it is an elegant dessert perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup warm coffee
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened (frosting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (frosting)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  6. Stir in warm coffee and vinegar until smooth.
  7. Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream to make frosting.
  11. Assemble cake layers and frost completely.
  12. Chill slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Black cocoa gives the signature dark color and smooth flavor.
  • Coffee enhances chocolate depth without tasting like coffee.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender.
  • Chilling helps achieve clean slices.
  • Can be made as cupcakes with adjusted baking time.
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