Black Velvet Cake

In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk all of the dry ingredients together.

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In a large jug, whisk all of the wet ingredients together until smooth.

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With the mixer running on low, pour the wet ingredients into the dry.

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Pour the cake batter into three 8 inch baking pans and bake.

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In a stand mixer, combine the butter and confectioners' sugar.

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Add in the black cocoa powder and mix to combine.

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Frost the cooled cake and add Halloween sprinkles!

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