Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Buttermilk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Red food coloring: 2 tablespoons
- White vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups
- Milk: 2-4 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine white vinegar and baking soda. Add this mixture to the batter and stir until foamy. Immediately pour batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 5: While the cakes cool, prepare the icing. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract until desired consistency is reached.
- Step 6: Once cakes are completely cool, frost between layers and on top of the cake with the red cream cheese icing.
Notes
- Store leftover Black Velvet Cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese icing fresh.
- Gently warm individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enhance the moist texture, but avoid overheating the icing.
- Serve this decadent cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a handful of fresh berries for a delightful contrast.
- For a richer color and flavor, bloom the cocoa powder in the hot oil for a few minutes before adding the other wet ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American