Description
Moist, rich, and strikingly dark, this Black Velvet Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream with a dramatic twist. Made with black cocoa powder, the cake has a deep cocoa flavor and ultra-tender crumb, paired with a smooth dark chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. It’s bold, elegant, and unforgettable—perfect for special occasions or anytime you want to impress.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup black cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp fine salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup hot water (or hot coffee for deeper flavor)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup black cocoa powder
5 cups powdered sugar
¾ cup heavy cream, room temperature
1½ cups dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, black cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in the hot water or coffee.
Combine: Gradually add wet to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Make frosting: Beat butter until fluffy. Add cocoa, then slowly beat in powdered sugar and salt. Mix in vanilla and cream. Beat until smooth, then fold in melted chocolate.
Assemble: Layer cakes with frosting in between, then cover the top and sides. Chill briefly to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 5g