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Luxurious Black Velvet Cake

A rich, dark chocolate cake with a velvety texture and deep cocoa flavor, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup strong black coffee, cooled
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Chef Sally