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Delicious Black Velvet Cake slice with rich frosting and decorative toppings
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Black Velvet Cake

Creamy, tender, and unexpectedly dramatic — Black Velvet Cake is the kind of dessert that makes an entrance and keeps people talking.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp black cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • as needed black food coloring (gel or paste) to achieve deep color

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  • In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until mixed well.
  • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Combine wet ingredients by adding buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and white vinegar to the mixture, and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, blending gently until just combined.
  • Add black food coloring to the cake batter to achieve desired color and mix well.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg