Whisk the vinegar in last.
The reaction between the vinegar and baking soda creates bubbles and is what makes this cake rise.
Once the vinegar gets added, get the batter into the oven quickly.
Divide the batter between your prepared pans, and get them into the oven, ASAP.
The heat from the oven will help to capture those bubbles so your cake rises with a light, velvety crumb.
Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto racks to cool completely.Frost with ermine frosting, which is likely the original frosting for this cake and is included in the recipe.
Use cake flour or AP flour in this recipe.
Velvet cakes get their name from the velvety texture the cocoa powder lends.
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