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Black Velvet Cake

A decadent blend of chocolate and cream cheese frosting, this Black Velvet Cake is moist, spongy, and perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk optional, for frosting consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  4. Slowly stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Add vanilla and milk if needed to adjust consistency.
  2. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Don’t rush the cooling process for flawless frosting. For a vegan option, swap the eggs for a flax egg and use non-dairy cream cheese for frosting.