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Slice of black velvet cake with dark, glossy ganache on a plate

Black Velvet Cake

Chef Bella
This Black Velvet Cake is rich, ultra-chocolatey, and decadently smooth with a deep cocoa flavor and a lusciously soft, velvety crumb.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup black cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Whisk together flour, black cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Stir in hot coffee until fully combined.
  • Divide batter between pans and bake for 28-30 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before frosting.