Black Velvet Cake - Rich Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour.
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar.
• 3/4 cup (75g) black cocoa powder, sifted.
• 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) baking soda.
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt.
• 1 cup (240g) hot water.
• 2 teaspoons (5g) instant espresso.
• 1 cup (240g) buttermilk.
• 1/2 cup (110g) vegetable oil.
• 2 large eggs (112g), room temperature.
• 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract.
• 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter, room temperature.
• 1 cup (100g) black cocoa powder for frosting.
• 5 cups (625g) powdered sugar.
• 2/3 cup (180g) heavy cream.
• 1 1/3 cups (230g) dark chocolate chips.