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Decadent Velvet Cake

Luxurious Black Velvet Cake: Rich, decadent, and perfect for special occasions. Easy to make with a deep cocoa flavor, blackberry jam, and dark chocolate cream frosting. A true masterpiece!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 0.5 cups black food coloring
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 0.5 cups blackberry jam

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula
  • Three 8-inch cake pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix until just combined.
  5. Slowly add the boiling water and black food coloring to the batter and blend until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, alternating with heavy cream and vanilla, until fluffy.
  9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with blackberry jam, add a second layer, and repeat. Cover the entire cake with chocolate cream frosting.
  10. Garnish with fresh blackberries, dark chocolate chips, and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. If your cake layers are uneven, use a serrated knife to level them before frosting. For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the blackberry jam. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for up to 5 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months. When frosting, make sure cakes are fully cooled to prevent the frosting from melting.
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