Description
Indulgent black velvet cake weaves midnight magic with rich cocoa and velvety texture. Chocolate dreams emerge through layers of deep darkness, promising sensational sweetness that melts deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (54 g) black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) canola oil
- 1 cup (227 g) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2/3 cup (152 g) hot coffee
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 2/3 cups + 1/4 cup (443 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
- 3/4 cup (75 g) black cocoa powder, sifted
- 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon (128 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter and incorporate salt, creating a rich base for the frosting.
- Gradually add heavy whipping cream and sugar, whisking periodically to ensure smooth integration, heating the mixture until it approaches a near-boiling point within 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and introduce chocolate chips, stirring thoroughly until they completely dissolve and create a silky, uniform texture.
- Transfer sifted Dutch-processed and black cocoa powders into a stand mixing bowl, preparing for the chocolate infusion.
- Slowly stream the hot chocolate mixture into the cocoa powders while mixing on low speed, ensuring comprehensive blending and preventing lumps.
- Pause mixing to scrape down the bowl’s sides, then continue blending for 2-3 minutes until the frosting achieves a completely smooth consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by stirring in vanilla extract, providing a subtle aromatic depth to the frosting.
- Pour the prepared frosting into a clean container and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight, allowing the mixture to solidify and develop optimal texture for cake application.
Notes
- Ensure the butter melts slowly to prevent burning and create a smooth base for the chocolate mixture.
- Use high-quality Dutch-processed and black cocoa powders for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor that defines the cake’s unique character.
- Whisk the chocolate mixture consistently to prevent scorching and achieve a silky-smooth texture that will enhance the frosting’s overall quality.
- Refrigerate the frosting for the recommended time to allow it to firm up and develop a spreadable consistency that will perfectly coat the cake layers.
- Prep Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg