Welcome to our guide on making a Luxurious Black Velvet Cake. This sophisticated dessert combines the rich flavors of dark cocoa with a velvety texture, perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests. Let’s get started with this indulgent recipe!
Ingredients
To prepare a Luxurious Black Velvet Cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s Special Dark)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Ganache Drip:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream