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Elegant Black Velvet Cake

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A rich and decadent chocolate cake with a striking dark color, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • Black food coloring (gel preferred)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add hot coffee and mix until batter is smooth. Stir in black food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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