Black Velvet Cake💕😋

Black Velvet Cake💕😋

Ingredients:

For the cake:

•   2½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
•   ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
•  1½ tsp baking soda
•  1 tsp baking powder
•  ½ tsp salt
•  1¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
•  2 large eggs
•  1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
•  ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil
•  ¾ cup (180ml) brewed coffee (hot)
•  1 tbsp vanilla extract
•  1½ to 2 tsp black food coloring (adjust to desired intensity)

For the frosting (Cream Cheese Buttercream):

•  1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (softened)
•  1 cup (225g) cream cheese (softened)
•  4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
•  1½ tsp vanilla extract
•  Pinch of salt

Directions:

        Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

        In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

      In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.

       Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, hot brewed coffee, vanilla extract, and black food coloring to the egg mixture, mixing until well combined.

       Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

     Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.

      Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting :

       Beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

       Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.

      Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between the three cake layers and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.

     Drizzle chocolate ganache on top and pipe frosting .

     For an extra touch, sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top before serving.

      Slice, Serve and Enjoy 😋💕😊