Description
Indulge in the rich delight of Perfect Black Velvet Cake, a chocolate lover’s paradise. This moist, velvety cake captivates your senses with its deep cocoa flavor and stunning appearance. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or an everyday treat, this easy-to-make recipe will become a staple in your dessert collection. Get ready to impress friends and family with every decadent bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture while stirring gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Frost or serve plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg