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A super closeup of part of a Chocolate Velvet Cake with a pretty chocolate buttercream frosting.
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CHOCOLATE VELVET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

A deep, dark, velvety rich chocolate cake with a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
chill time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: cake, Dessert - Cake
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 427kcal

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 sleeves chocolate graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the frosting:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius)
  • -Spray a 9" springform pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  • -Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they are finely ground crumbs.
  • -In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir well until it becomes the consistency of damp sand.
  • -Add the crumbs into the prepared springform pan and press them firmly and evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  • -Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
  • -Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips (check on them often and stir occasionally) until smooth.
  • -In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • -Stir a small amount of the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until blended; gradually add the remaining egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate and whisk well, to combine.
  • -Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and place. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set (it will jiggle slightly).
  • -Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Remove the collar of the pan.
  • -Carefully, using a knife or an offset spatula, remove any extra crumbs that are taller than the cake.
  • -Allow the cake to cool for at least an hour and then place it in the freezer for at least 1 ½ hours.
  • -In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, baking cocoa, and milk. Add additional milk by the tablespoon should you decide you want a thinner consistency.
  • -Fill a large piping bag, fit with a star tip, with the frosting and decorate the top of the cake with your favorite design.

Notes

Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 803IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg