Description
This Black Velvet Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines the richness of cocoa with the tanginess of buttermilk, topped with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Its dramatic black color and luxurious flavor make it a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons black food coloring
2. For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add black food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the cream cheese frosting, smoothing it over the top and sides.
Notes
- Ensure your cake has cooled completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of brewed coffee to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-16
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg