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Black Velvet

A rich and moist chocolate cake with vibrant black coloring, topped with vibrant buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.25 cup dutch process cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons black food coloring
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, water, cocoa powder, oil, food coloring, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until just combined.
  3. Spoon batter onto the lined baking sheet, about 2 tablespoons per cookie, spacing them apart.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Prepare buttercream frosting by beating butter until fluffy, then adding vanilla, powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring. Mix until smooth.
  6. Assemble by spreading frosting on one cookie and topping with a second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Notes

This recipe yields soft, moist, and vividly black velvet cakes perfect for special occasions or to indulge your sweet tooth.