Decadent Black Velvet Cake From Scratch
A rich, luxurious dessert featuring a moist and velvety texture with a deep chocolate flavor, perfect for special occasions.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cake Pans
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Cocoa powder Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt A pinch to balance sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- ¾ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Boiling water Intensifies cocoa flavor.
Frosting
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with oil or butter and dust with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until creamy.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer and frost the cooled cakes with whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy your Decadent Black Velvet Cake!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.