Black Velvet Cake: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Love to Bake
Indulge in the rich and moist flavors of Black Velvet Cake, a delightful recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then add the boiling water.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting with your favorite icing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a coffee component.
- This cake pairs well with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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