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Chocolate Velvet Cake

Chocolate Velvet Cake is a rich and moist dessert, perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat at home. With its silky frosting and decadent flavor, it's sure to impress chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Adds moisture to the cake.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Fire up your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine with Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until combined.
Baking
  1. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  2. Cool Down: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Make the Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, alternating with milk, until silky. Stir in vanilla.
  2. Frost Away: Once cooled, spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Don’t frost the cake while it's warm to prevent melting frosting. Reserve some frosting for decoration if desired.