Elegant Black Velvet Cakeย
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa powder)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon black gel food coloring
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa powder)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Decoration:
Fresh flowers (optional)
Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. Stir in the black gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
Bake the Cakes:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
Increase the speed to medium and add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top. Repeat with the second and third layers.
Frost the top and sides of the cake, smoothing with an offset spatula.
Decorate:
If desired, decorate the cake with fresh flowers and a sprinkle of edible glitter.
Serve:
Slice and enjoy this decadent black velvet cake
