Black Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Black Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup cold espresso; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; Dark Chocolate Frosting; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 1/3 cups dark cocoa powder; 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2/3 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup cold espresso
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Dark Chocolate Frosting
1 cup butter, melted
1 1/3 cups dark cocoa powder
6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray one 10-inch bundt pan or two 9-inch round pans with a nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3
Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, coffee, milk and oil. Mix until smooth; batter will be thin.
4
Pour into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven 35 to 40 minutes for bundt pan, 25 minutes for 9-inch round pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
5
In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency.
6
Add a small amount of additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla.
7
Frost cake and garnish as desired.

2628

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

366

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Black Velvet Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Velvet Cake

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