Black Velvet Cake

Name: Black Velvet Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 1 h 17 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cups (265g) all purpose flour; 1 2/3 Cups (340g) granulated sugar; 2/3 Cup (80g) black cocoa powder* (see notes); 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 Cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 Cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk*, room temperature (DIY recipe in notes); 1 Cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water; 2 Cups (452g) unsalted butter, room temperature; 5 Cups (600g) powdered sugar; 1 Cup (112g) black cocoa powder*; 4 Tbsp whole milk, room temperature; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:32min

Layers of deliciously moist black velvet cake and black buttercream made with the magic of black cocoa powder (and NO food coloring)! Black cocoa powder makes this cake taste like Oreo cookies and ensures that it won't turn anyone's mouth black. Pair it with vintage piping or frost it however you want – it's the ideal Halloween cake or dessert for a spooky gathering.

Updated at: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:15:53 GMT