Description
Experience the rich decadence of Black Velvet Cake, a chocolate lover’s dream that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations. This moist, velvety cake, layered with luscious cream cheese frosting, is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any day you crave a sweet escape. With its stunning appearance and explosive flavor, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add buttermilk to the mixture on low speed until well combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg