Description
Black Velvet Cake is a luxurious chocolate dessert that captivates with its moist texture and rich flavors. This cake features decadent layers enveloped in velvety cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for celebrations or a delightful everyday treat. Whether it’s a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this recipe will create lasting memories for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two round cake pans with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg