𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞! 
Looking for a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious? Try this Black Velvet Cake! Rich, moist, and utterly irresistible, it’s perfect for any occasion. 
 Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
 Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
4. Carefully add the hot water to the batter. Mix on low speed until the batter is smooth. It will be thin.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
4. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the chocolate frosting.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Servings: 12 | Calories: 450 kcal