Black Velvet Cake

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subheading: BLACK VELVET CAKE:

2 Cups (265g) all purpose flour

1 ⅔ Cups (340g) granulated sugar

⅔ Cup (80g) black cocoa powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ Cup (120ml) vegetable oil

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

1 Cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk*, room temperature DIY recipe in notes

1 Cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water

subheading: BLACK BUTTERCREAM:

2 Cups (452g) unsalted butter, room temperature

7 Cups (840g) powdered sugar

½ Cup (60g) black cocoa powder

½ Cup (40g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder

6 Tbsp whole milk, room temperature

4 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt, or to taste

2 ½ tsp black food color gel**

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