Ultra Moist Black Velvet Cake
This Ultra Moist Black Velvet Cake combines rich flavors with a silky texture, creating a unique dessert perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 2/3 cup + 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
- 3/4 cup black cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan with salt over medium heat. Whisk in the heavy cream and sugar until nearly boiling (about 7-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cocoa powders, flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and whisk until well mixed.
- Whisk together the oil and sugar in another bowl, then add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly stream the hot chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Whisk the hot coffee with the remaining cocoa powder until lump-free, then fold into the batter.
- Evenly distribute the batter into three prepared 6-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost once the cake layers are completely cooled.
- Serve and enjoy your Ultra Moist Black Velvet Cake!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.