Description
A rich and moist black velvet cake with a smooth chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Pour in boiling water and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Pair with cream cheese frosting for a delicious finish.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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