Black Velvet Cake 🎂
Indulge in this rich and decadent chocolate delight!
📋 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp black cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (gel or paste)
📝 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black cocoa powder, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
3. In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Add the black food coloring to achieve desired darkness.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.