Black Velvet Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons black cocoa powder
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 cups regular flour

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 tablespoon white vinegar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - Black food coloring (paste or gel)
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and get two 9-inch pans ready, greased or lined.
02 - Cream together your butter and sugar until it’s nice and light. Mix in the oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla.
03 - Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk a little at a time, switching back and forth. Toss in the food coloring.
04 - Split the batter into the two pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
05 - After baking, leave the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Put in more food coloring if you want an intense, black shade.
02 - Goes great with whipped ganache or a cream cheese topping.

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