Black Velvet Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons black cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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Black food coloring gel or paste
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 cup buttermilk
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Cream the butter with sugar until light, then mix in oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla.
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Gradually add dry ingredients with buttermilk, alternating. Stir in food coloring at the end.
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Split batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fully baked.
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Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Move them to a rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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Use extra black food coloring if you want a really dark cake.
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Tastes great with whipped ganache or cream cheese frosting.