BLACK VELVET CAKE

Inspired by Martha Stewart Red Velvet Cake..just tweak the red to black...and here comes the Black red Velvet Cake...I used chocolate ganache to sandwich the cakes and some oreo as the topping. The originall recipe called for white frosting but I preferred ganache. Awesome cake and perfect for all occassion.

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Black Velvet Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cake flour, not self-rising
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon black food coloring
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk cake flour, salt, and cocoa; set aside.
2. Combine the sugar and oil on medium speed until well combined. Add in room temp. eggs one at a time.
3. Add food coloring and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until fully combined.
4. In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar until combined. Add to batter, and beat for a few seconds.
5. Pour batter into two prepared 8-inch pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool to room temperature.