Description
Experience the rich, decadent delight of Black Velvet Cake, where dark cocoa meets velvety cream cheese frosting. This irresistible dessert is not just a treat; it’s a nostalgic journey back to joyful family gatherings. Perfect for any celebration or simply because it’s Tuesday, this visually stunning cake will steal the spotlight and your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg