Description

Make an unforgettable statement with this Luxurious Black Velvet Cake—a rich, moist chocolate cake enhanced with dramatic black food coloring and layered with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for elegant gatherings, this black velvet dessert is a showstopper fit for special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

315 g all-purpose flour
300 g granulated sugar
30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
5 g baking powder
7.5 g baking soda
5 g salt
240 ml whole milk
120 ml vegetable oil
2 large eggs
5 ml vanilla extract
120 ml boiling water
15 ml black food coloring (optional, for rich color)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

450 g cream cheese, softened
115 g unsalted butter, softened
500 g powdered sugar
5 ml vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For Decoration (optional):

Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Fresh berries (e.g., raspberries, blackberries)
Edible gold leaf

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Instructions

1. Make the Cake:

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 23 cm round pans or line with parchment.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
Gradually mix in boiling water. Stir in black food coloring if using.
Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the Frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt until fluffy.

3. Assemble the Cake:

Optional: Slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
Layer the cakes with frosting in between.
Frost the top and sides, smoothing with a spatula.

4. Decorate (Optional):

Top with chocolate shavings, berries, or edible gold leaf for an elegant finish.

Notes

Cake layers can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Use gel-based black food coloring for the best visual impact.