Big Black Ball Chocolate Cake

About this recipe

This chocolate cake is rich, moist, and deeply flavored with the addition of black cocoa. The smooth black frosting gives it a unique, dramatic appearance that will impress at any gathering. Ideal for birthdays or special occasions, this cake combines indulgent flavors with an eye-catching design.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• For the frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Slowly incorporate the boiling water into the batter, mixing continually.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, ensuring a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

8. 8

   Mix in the black cocoa powder until the frosting is evenly colored.

9. 9

   Frost the cooled cakes, beginning with one layer, then topping with the second layer and covering the entire cake.

10. 10

    Decorate as desired, serve, and enjoy!