Description
Indulge in the luxurious Black Velvet Cake, a delightful blend of deep cocoa flavors and moist textures that captivates the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons black cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (gel or paste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and white vinegar in another bowl. Add black food coloring and mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Do not overmix the batter for a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg