Black Velvet Cake

2h 3m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350F/177C and prepare three 6-inch or two 8-inch cake pans by spraying the sides with cooking spray and fitting the bottoms with a wax paper or parchment cake circle.
  2. 2Whisk all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. 3Whisk in the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk until fully combined.
  4. 4Add the hot coffee in a slow stream and whisk until smooth.
  5. 5Pour into prepared cake pans no more than 2/3 full and bake for 32-36 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. 6Cool completely before filling and frosting with a double batch of the dye-free black buttercream recipe from a few Reels back.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1.67 Cups granulated sugar
  • 0.67 Cup black cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 Cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Cup full-fat buttermilk
  • 1 Cup hot coffee

Equipment

whiskoven6-inch or 8-inch cake pansmeasuring cups and spoons