Introduction
Welcome to our exclusive guide on making Black Velvet Cake. This cake is a luxurious twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a rich, dark color and a velvety texture. With its smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion or simply when you want to indulge in a decadent dessert. Follow along for a detailed, step-by-step guide to create this delicious and visually stunning cake.
Ingredients
For the Black Velvet Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (Dutch-processed for a deeper color)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), at room temperature
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups
- Large eggs: 3, at room temperature
- Buttermilk: 1 cup, at room temperature
- Black food coloring: 2-3 teaspoons (gel food coloring works best)
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- White vinegar: 1 teaspoon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream cheese: 16 ounces (2 packages), at room temperature
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), at room temperature
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups, sifted
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Heavy cream: 2-3 tablespoons (optional, for a lighter texture)