Description
Indulgent black velvet cake merges deep chocolate richness with luxurious cocoa undertones, creating a dessert that whispers elegance and southern charm. Sweet layers of midnight-dark cake promise pure chocolate bliss for passionate bakers craving sophisticated decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup black food coloring
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Leavening and Binding Agents:
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, black food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a uniform dark batter forms without overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from the oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a mixer until creamy and fully incorporated.
- Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of frosting.
- Carefully position the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow frosting to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Choose high-quality black food coloring for a deep, rich black color without affecting the cake’s flavor.
- Replace buttermilk with equal parts Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy moisture boost if unavailable.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more uniform cake batter that blends easily.
- Cool cake layers completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 62 g
- Sodium: 406 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg