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Dark Chocolate Black Velvet Cake – Rich & Luxurious

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A rich, deeply dark cocoa cake with a soft, velvety crumb and tangy cream cheese frosting. Dramatic and indulgent, perfect for special occasions and chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup black cocoa powder

  • ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temp

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup hot coffee or boiling water

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3–3 ½ cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

  • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powders, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  • In another bowl, whisk sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix gently.

  • Pour in hot coffee and whisk until batter is smooth and thin.

  • Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.

  • Frost cooled cakes and refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Chill frosting before using for clean, smooth layers.

  • Use black cocoa for dramatic color and subtle Oreo-like flavor.

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