Cocoa Velvet Cake
A rich and moist cocoa velvet cake with deep chocolate flavor, perfect for celebrations or special occasions, appealing to chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, soda, and cocoa.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the shortening mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and red food coloring, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into two greased 9-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before frosting with your favorite icing.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
659
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).