Description
This moist black velvet cake recipe features deep chocolate flavor, ultra-soft texture, and a classic cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup black cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
- 2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- 3. Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and espresso in a separate bowl.
- 4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
- 5. Stir in vinegar. Mix until just combined.
- 6. Divide batter into pans. Bake 28–32 minutes.
- 7. Cool for 10 minutes in pans, then cool completely on racks.
- 8. Frost with cream cheese or chocolate ganache as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute black cocoa with Dutch-processed cocoa for a lighter version.
- The flavor improves if made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg