Black Velvet Cake 🍰🖤

Black Velvet Cake 🍰🖤 This Black Velvet Cake is made with moist black chocolate layers, rich chocolate frosting, blackberry preserves, and elegant garnishes. It's a stunning dessert that's perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. 🛒 Ingredients Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water ½ cup black gel food coloring Frosting 1 cup softened butter 4 cups powdered sugar ½ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup heavy cream 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup blackberry preserves Garnish Fresh blackberries Dark chocolate shavings Mint leaves 👩‍🍳 Instructions Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla, then combine with the dry ingredients. Stir in boiling water and black food coloring until smooth. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. Beat butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, cocoa, heavy cream, and vanilla until fluffy. Spread blackberry preserves between the cake layers, frost the cake, and garnish with blackberries, chocolate shavings, and mint. 💡 Tips Use gel food coloring for the richest black color. Chill the cake for 20–30 minutes before slicing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling) Servings: 12 Calories: ~450 per serving