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Luxurious Black Velvet Cake

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this rich and decadent black velvet cake, featuring a soft, moist crumb and deep cocoa flavor. Perfectly paired with a smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you crave a luxurious dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or boiling water

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
    • Slowly pour in the hot coffee while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
  2. Bake the Cakes:
    • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Make the Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Assemble the Cake:
    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
    • Smooth the frosting and decorate as desired (e.g., chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder).
  5. Serve:
    • Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a darker cake, use black cocoa powder in place of regular cocoa powder.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

Find it online: https://newsvks.com/luxurious-black-velvet-cake/