Description
Black Velvet Cake is a luxurious, deep chocolate dessert made with black cocoa powder for a striking black hue and rich flavor. Paired with cream cheese frosting or ganache, this cake is perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup black cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup hot coffee (or hot water)
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add Hot Coffee: Slowly pour in hot coffee, mixing until batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread frosting over one cake layer, place second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve this rich Black Velvet Cake.
Notes
- Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Customization: Swap frosting for ganache, add crushed Oreos, or incorporate warm spices for a twist.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- cooling time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Black Velvet Cake, black cocoa cake, chocolate velvet cake, elegant chocolate cake, cream cheese frosting cake