Description
Black Velvet Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines deep chocolate flavor with creamy vanilla frosting, creating a luxurious experience in every bite. This recipe is perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, effortlessly impressing guests with its stunning appearance and delightful taste. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice, this cake’s simple preparation will make it a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until well blended.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter equally into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg