Experience the decadence of rich, velvety chocolate cake enveloped in luxurious cream cheese frosting. This indulgent dessert is ideal for marking special occasions or simply pampering yourself with a delightful treat.
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Black Velvet Cake:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 ounce of black food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and black food coloring.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
Assembly:
- Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Carefully place the second layer of cake on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- For an elegant finishing touch, decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Enjoy the blissful indulgence of this irresistible Black Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!
