Black Velvet Cake
A rich, decadent dessert with a striking dark color and velvety texture, enhanced by cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Black gel food color (as needed)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and black gel food color in another bowl until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the cream cheese frosting as desired.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Find it online: https://www.chickenclassic.com/black-velvet-cake/