🍰 Black Velvet Cake 🖤
This magnificent Black Velvet Cake is rich in cocoa flavor and has a velvety smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you layer it with decadent caramel, glossy ganache, or fluffy whipped cream, this cake is a showstopper that will delight every chocolate lover. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or any time you want to treat yourself!
📝 Ingredients
For the Black Velvet Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (use black cocoa for a darker color)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 🥛
- ½ cup vegetable oil 🫒
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature 🥚
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water ☕
For the Salted Caramel Filling (Optional):
- 1 cup sugar 🍯
- 6 tablespoons butter 🧈
- ½ cup heavy cream 🧁
- Pinch of salt 🧂
For the Chocolate Ganache (Optional):
- 1 cup heavy cream 🧁
- 225 g (8 oz) dark chocolate, chopped 🍫
For the Stabilized Whipped Cream (Optional):
- 2 cups heavy cream 🧁
- ½ cup powdered sugar 🍚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 tablespoon instant pudding mix (optional, for stability) 🍮
For the Decoration (Optional):
- Chocolate shavings or curls 🍫
- Finely grated chocolate or orange zest 🍊
