Black Velvet Cake
Black Velvet Cake is a deeply rich, decadent cake with a dramatic, dark appearance that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This cake is infused with intense cocoa flavors and has a perfectly moist, tender crumb.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- 9-inch cake pans (2 for a layered cake)
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula (for frosting)
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup black cocoa powder or dark Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix flour, black cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, then stir in hot water.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Frost cake layers and serve.