Description
Have you ever heard of Black Velvet Cake with Red Icing? This delightful dessert is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. It combines the rich, moist texture of black velvet cake with a striking red icing that makes it perfect for celebrations. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or just a special treat, this cake is sure to impress. Let’s dive into what makes this cake so special and why the red icing is significant.
Ingredients
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Black Velvet Cake
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder use dark or black cocoa for a rich color
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Black gel food coloring
Red Icing
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring use enough to achieve a bold, bright red
Instructions
Baking the Cake
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Slowly mix in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but don’t worry — that’s how it should be.
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Add black gel food coloring to the batter, mixing until you achieve a deep black color.
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Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Use a toothpick to check if the cakes are done (it should come out clean).
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Making the Icing
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
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Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then increase the speed and beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Slowly add red gel food coloring until you achieve the desired bright red shade.
Assembling the Cake
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Place one of the black velvet cake layers on a serving plate or cake board.
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Spread a generous layer of the red icing on top of the cake.
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Place the second cake layer on top, pressing down lightly to secure it.
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Use the remaining red icing to frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
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