Indulge in Decadence with This Black Velvet Cake Recipe
This Black Velvet Cake is a decadent dessert perfect for Halloween with rich cocoa and cream cheese frosting.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Cake pans
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with yogurt or milk mixed with vinegar
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted butter for a richer flavor
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a twist
For the Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese can swap for buttercream or chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
How to Make Black Velvet Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks.
- Beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost the layers as desired and get creative with the frosting design.
Notes
Consider topping with chocolate shavings or Halloween-themed sprinkles for added flair.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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