Name: Black Velvet Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups (330g) Brown Sugar, firmly packed; 1¾ cups (260g) Cake Flour; 1 cup (100g) Black Cocoa Powder; 2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of Soda; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 2 Medium Eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup (250 ml) Buttermilk; ½ cup (125 ml) Neutral-Flavored Oil; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 cup (250 ml) Hot Water or Freshly Brewed Coffee; 100g Dark Chocolate, finely chopped; Butter, for prepping baking tins; 375g Butter, softened for frosting; 190g Caster Sugar; ¾ cup Black Cocoa Powder for buttercream; 115 ml Water, at room temperature for frosting; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for buttercream; Black Cherries & Fresh Blackberries for garnish; Purple and Gold Sprinkles for decoration

Description

This luxurious Black Velvet Cake features an intensely dark hue and rich Oreo-like flavor, making it the ultimate centerpiece for elegant celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 cups (330g) Brown Sugar, firmly packed
1¾ cups (260g) Cake Flour
1 cup (100g) Black Cocoa Powder
2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Medium Eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (250 ml) Buttermilk
½ cup (125 ml) Neutral-Flavored Oil
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup (250 ml) Hot Water or Freshly Brewed Coffee
100g Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
Butter, for prepping baking tins
375g Butter, softened for frosting
190g Caster Sugar
¾ cup Black Cocoa Powder for buttercream
115 ml Water, at room temperature for frosting
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for buttercream
Black Cherries & Fresh Blackberries for garnish
Purple and Gold Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

Prep your oven by preheating to 160°C (320°F) and buttering two round cake tins lined with baking parchment.
Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and mix with the dry until smooth.
Fold in the dark chocolate shards into the batter gently.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared tins and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Rest the cakes, then cool completely on wire racks.
Beat the butter, sugar, and cocoa together until smooth, adding water and vanilla afterwards.
Slice each cooled sponge into two layers for assembly.
Layer and frost the cake with the buttercream, using cherries, blackberries, and sprinkles for decoration.

Notes

Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Always serve at room temperature for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: black velvet cake, dessert, chocolate cake, luxurious cake, celebrations