Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Black Velvet Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. With a rich cocoa flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to become a favorite for any occasion. Follow the simple steps below to create your own masterpiece and treat yourself to a slice of pure bliss.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1.5 cups (330g) brown sugar, firmly packed
1 ¾ cups (260g) cake flour
1 cup (100g) black cocoa
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup (250ml) buttermilk
1 cup (250ml) hot water or coffee
½ cup (125ml) neutral oil (grapeseed or rice bran)
2 tsp vanilla extract
100g (3.5oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped
For the Black Cocoa Buttercream:
375g (13.3oz) butter, room temperature
190g (6.7oz) caster sugar
115ml (4floz) water, room temperature
¾ cup black cocoa
1 tsp vanilla extract
To Decorate:
Black cherries
Blackberries
Purple and gold sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Grease and line two round baking tins (one 8-inch and one 4-inch high).
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cake flour, black cocoa, bicarbonate of soda, and baking powder.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in eggs, then gradually mix in hot water or coffee.
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Combine & Bake:
- Slowly incorporate wet ingredients into dry, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate.
- Divide batter evenly between tins and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Make Buttercream:
- Beat butter, sugar, and black cocoa on low speed for 1 minute.
- Gradually add water and vanilla, increasing speed until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble Cake:
- Cool cakes completely before slicing each horizontally into two layers.
- Spread buttercream between layers and cover the entire cake.
- Use a 1A piping tip to create decorative buttercream dollops.
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Decorate & Serve:
- Garnish with black cherries, blackberries, and purple/gold sprinkles.
Notes
Use coffee instead of hot water for an enhanced chocolate flavor.
Adding sour cream makes the cake even moister.
A chocolate ganache drizzle adds extra richness.
Store at room temp (2 days), fridge (5 days), or freeze (3 months).
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10-12 slices
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal per serving
