Black Velvet Cake: 7 Tips for a Luxurious Dessert Masterpiece
Indulge in the decadent delight of Black Velvet Cake, a sophisticated twist on classic red velvet. This recipe delivers a moist, tender crumb and a rich, velvety texture. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a touch of elegance.
Servings: 12
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
Cake
- 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in vinegar. Batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cake layers.
Notes
Enjoy your decadent Black Velvet Cake!