Black Velvet Cake

Black Velvet Cake
125 min.
16
464kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of Black Velvet Cake, a decadent dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering. This rich and moist cake, with its striking dark hue, is a delightful twist on the classic red velvet, offering a unique flavor profile that will leave your guests craving more. Perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or simply a special treat, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

With a preparation time of just over two hours, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you see the smiles on your friends and family’s faces. The combination of all-purpose flour, sugar, and a hint of cocoa creates a tender crumb, while the addition of buttermilk and vegetable oil ensures a moist texture that melts in your mouth. The black food coloring gives it an eye-catching appearance, making it a standout centerpiece for any dessert table.

To elevate this cake even further, it’s generously layered and frosted with creamy cream cheese frosting, adding a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the rich chocolate flavor. For a fun finishing touch, decorate the top with black licorice and jelly beans, making it not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Black Velvet Cake is a delightful project that promises to bring joy and satisfaction to your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder dark unsweetened
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil 
  • cup buttermilk 
  •  eggs 
  • oz purple gel food coloring black
  • teaspoon vinegar white
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 36 oz cream cheese frosting 
  • serving licorice rounds black
  • serving gourmet jelly beans black

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease 3 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  2. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another large bowl, beat oil, buttermilk, eggs, food color, vinegar and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed just until blended. Gradually add flour mixture; beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pans.
  4. Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Brush off all loose crumbs from cake layers.
  6. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up.
  7. Spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with third cake layer.
  8. Spread very thin layer of frosting on side to seal in crumbs.
  9. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake.
  10. Cut licorice into pieces. Pile licorice on top of cake. Decorate bottom edge of cake with jelly beans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories464kcal
Protein2.86%
Fat31.36%
Carbs65.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.13
Glycemic Load
24.1
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.5565217111422%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.41mg
Epicatechin
1.23mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:463.94kcal
23.2%
Fat:16.48g
25.35%
Saturated Fat:4.06g
25.38%
Carbohydrates:77.79g
25.93%
Net Carbohydrates:77.03g
28.01%
Sugar:60.16g
66.84%
Cholesterol:22.11mg
7.37%
Sodium:360.2mg
15.66%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:3.38g
6.76%
Selenium:9.39µg
13.41%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.87%
Folate:39.28µg
9.82%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.21%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.48%
Vitamin K:7.65µg
7.29%
Iron:1.21mg
6.71%
Vitamin B3:1.19mg
5.96%
Phosphorus:51.26mg
5.13%
Copper:0.07mg
3.7%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.77%
Magnesium:10.89mg
2.72%
Calcium:26.3mg
2.63%
Potassium:81.37mg
2.32%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.3%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.15%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.03%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.97%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin A:54.45IU
1.09%