Black Velvet Cake

For those of us who crave intense chocolate flavor. recipe is from smithfield.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray one 10-inch bundt pan or two 9-inch round pans with a nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl , combine flour , sugar , cocoa , baking soda , baking powder and salt.

Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs , coffee , milk and oil.

Mix until smooth.

Batter will be thin.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven 35 to 40 minutes for bundt pan , 25 minutes for 9-inch round pans , or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Allow to cool completely.

In a large bowl , mix together melted butter and cocoa.

Alternately add powdered sugar and milk , beating to spreading consistency.

Add a small amount of additional milk , if needed.

Stir in vanilla.

Frost cake and garnish as desired.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, espresso, buttermilk, vegetable oil, butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract