Description
Rich and moist, this Black Velvet Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion, featuring a deep chocolate flavor and velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting, such as cream cheese or chocolate.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg