Perfect Black Velvet Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety delight of Perfect Black Velvet Cake. This showstopper boasts a soft chocolate crumb paired with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any celebration. With its deep black color and luxurious flavor, every slice promises a memorable experience that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until well blended.
- Once cooled, stack layers with frosting in between and cover the top and sides with remaining frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg