Description
Black Velvet Cake is a showstopper that combines rich cocoa flavor with a soft, velvety texture. This indulgent dessert features two layers of moist chocolate cake enveloped in a luscious ganache, making it perfect for celebrations or everyday treats. With its stunning dark appearance and decadent taste, this cake will leave your guests clamoring for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; fold gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare ganache by heating heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, frost generously with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg