Black Velvet Cake

Hi!  My name is Amanda and I am addicted to cake stands.  I have pinterest boards about them and an entire closet in my house  full of them and yes, I have even dreamt of them.

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Black Velvet Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Usually when I see a stand that I adore I try to imagine a cake that would compliment it. And usually I want the cake to be the focal point… not the stand.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 1/2 c cake flour not self-rising
• ▢ 1 tsp. salt
• ▢ 1/4 c dark cocoa powder the darker the powder the less food coloring needed
• ▢ 1 1/2 c sugar
• ▢ 1 1/2 c canola oil
• ▢ 2 large eggs room temperature
• ▢ 1 tbsp. black food coloring
• ▢ 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 c buttermilk
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• ▢ 2 tsp. white vinegar

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, whisk cake flour, salt, and cocoa; set aside.
• Combine the sugar and oil on medium speed until well combined. With mixer on low, add in room temperature eggs one at a time.
• Add food coloring and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until fully combined.
• In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar until combined. Add to batter, and beat for a few seconds.
• Pour batter into two prepared 8-inch pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool to room temperature.

Course: Dessert

Keyword: Black Velvet Cake

Servings: 10 servings

Author: Amanda Rettke

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