Black Velvet Cake
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Black Velvet Cake
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Dive into the indulgent allure of this Black Velvet Cake, where luxurious black cocoa dances with rich, melted dark chocolate. Each bite envelops your palate with a symphony of deep flavors, perfectly balanced with velvety cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup black unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup black coffee hot
Frosting
- 1 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
- 1 cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup black unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1⅓ cups dark chocolate chips melted and cooled
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Instructions
Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Add the hot black coffee to the batter and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and tap the pans gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the black cocoa, vanilla extract, salt, and mix on low until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the confectioner's sugar and beat until well combined. Halfway through, add in the heavy cream to make the frosting easier to mix.
- Mix in the melted chocolate on low speed, until well incorporated.
Assemble
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting all over the cake.
- Decorate the cake with additional frosting or any desired toppings.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Cocoa Selection: The deep color and flavor of this cake come from black unsweetened cocoa powder. Regular cocoa powder can be used, but it won't yield the same rich black hue.
- Coffee Alternative: If you prefer not to use coffee, you can substitute it with boiling water. The coffee simply enhances the chocolate flavor without a prominent coffee taste.
- Frosting Texture: If your frosting feels too thick, add a little more heavy cream, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Conversely, if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Storage: This cake is rich and moist, so it's best stored in the refrigerator.
- Decorating Tips: Consider using silver or gold edible glitter, crushed dark chocolate shavings, or blackberries for added elegance when decorating the top of the cake.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
890kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
120g
(40%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
92g
(184%)
Vitamin A
1001IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 890 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 890kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 120g | 40% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 92g | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 1001IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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