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Luxurious Black Velvet Cake – Easy Dessert Recipe

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Welcome, dessert lovers! Are you ready to indulge in the elegance and decadence of a Luxurious Black Velvet Cake? This recipe is the perfect fusion of a rich chocolate cake and a stunning visual appeal, making it a standout choice for celebrations or a cozy dinner party. Let’s dive into this irresistible masterpiece!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupsgranulated sugar
  • 1 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsbaking soda
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupbuttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cupvegetable oil
  • 2large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 1 cupboiling water
  • 1/2 cupblack food coloring gel
  • 1 cupunsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cupspowdered sugar
  • 1/2 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cupheavy cream
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 1/2 cupblackberry preserves
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients.
  4. Slowly mix in the boiling water and black food coloring gel until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
  6. Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until light and fluffy.
  7. Spread a layer of blackberry preserves between each cake layer. Frost the top and sides with the chocolate frosting.
  8. Decorate with fresh blackberries, dark chocolate shavings, and mint leaves.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps in the cake and frosting.
For an extra moist cake, wrap each layer in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before frosting.

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