Luscious Black Velvet Cake
A modern take on a nostalgic Black Velvet Cake, featuring rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Black food coloring (gel recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then add in buttermilk and black food coloring.
- Bring it all together by gradually adding the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the first layer with cream cheese frosting, stack the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
Notes
For serving, dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar and pair with coffee or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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