Black Velvet Cake

Black Velvet Cake 

Indulge in this rich and luxurious Black Velvet Cake—an ultra-moist, dark chocolate cake with a smooth, velvety texture and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any special occasion!

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark or black cocoa)
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

• For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4-5 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions:

Prepare Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth, then carefully stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin).

Bake: Divide batter between the prepared