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1-Hour Magic Black Velvet Cake Recipe That Melts Hearts

Black velvet cake
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A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with smooth cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until smooth. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Frost cooled cake layers.

Notes

  • Store cake in refrigerator.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Adjust sugar to taste.

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