Dreamy Ebony Delight: Velvety Black Velvet Cake Recipe - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp black food gel
• 1.75 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsps vanilla extract (for cake)
• 2 tsps vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 0.5 cup (30 g) unsweetened black cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup (120 ml) hot coffee
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2.5 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted