Black Velvet Cake
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Black Velvet Cake
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Come to the dark side with this gorgeous black velvet cake! Not only is it a showstopper and perfect for any Halloween party, but supremely moist and delicious to boot! Each bite is loaded with the most amazing cocoa flavor.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup black cocoa powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder not dutch process
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 cup hot coffee
Black Ermine Frosting
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup black cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Dash salt
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Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with pan spray and add a parchment round to the bottom. Spray the parchment with pan spray and set aside.
- Add both sugars and vegetable oil to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or the paddle attachment until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the black cocoa powder, regular cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in 3 increments while mixing on low speed. Once all the dry ingredients have been added, mix on medium speed until fully combined.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and add the buttermilk and sour cream. Mix until combined. Add the hot coffee and mix until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the tops of the cakes spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let the cakes cool for 5-10 minutes before inverting them on a cooling rack. Let cool completely before serving.
Frosting
- Add the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and milk to a pan. Cook over medium heat while whisking constantly until it is a thin-pudding consistency, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a heat-proof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 40 minutes
- Add the room-temperature butter to a stand mixer and whip with the whisk attachment for about 8 minutes, until the butter is light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter one scoop at a time until it is all incorporated
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and switch to the paddle attachment. Add the vanilla and salt and beat on medium-high for 10-13 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
325mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
871IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 871IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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