Description
Midnight Black Velvet Cake brings Southern charm with deep cocoa richness and silky cream cheese frosting. Dark chocolate layers promise luxurious indulgence that draws chocolate enthusiasts into a world of pure delectable elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup black cocoa powder
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
Chocolate and Cocoa Components:
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup + 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup hot coffee (or hot water)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1⅔ cups + ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a silky chocolate frosting by melting butter and salt in a pot over medium heat, then whisk in heavy cream and sugar until nearly boiling.
- Incorporate chocolate chips into the hot mixture, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a stand mixer bowl containing Dutch-processed and black cocoa powders, blending thoroughly until lump-free.
- Mix in vanilla extract and refrigerate the frosting for a minimum of 4-6 hours, allowing it to set completely.
- Prepare cake pans by lining three 6-inch rounds with parchment paper and preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Combine dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking until well integrated.
- In a large bowl, blend oil and sugar, then introduce buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring a uniform cake batter.
- Whisk hot coffee with black cocoa powder until completely smooth, then fold into the cake batter.
- Distribute batter evenly among prepared pans, using a food scale for precision.
- Bake cake layers for 25-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow cakes to cool completely in their pans, then carefully remove and place on a wire rack.
- Bring refrigerated frosting to room temperature, then briefly mix to restore smooth consistency.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between each cake layer, positioning the final layer upside down for a level surface.
- Chill the assembled cake to firm the frosting, then generously coat the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Create decorative texture using the back of a spoon, making elegant swoops across the surface.
- Garnish as desired and serve the elegant black velvet cake.
Notes
- Whip up this luxurious chocolate frosting by melting butter with cream and sugar, creating a velvety smooth base.
- Blend Dutch-processed and black cocoa powders into the hot chocolate mixture for an intense, deep flavor profile.
- Refrigerate the frosting overnight to develop rich, complex chocolate notes that will elevate your cake’s taste.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg