Black Velvet Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

Name: Black Velvet Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g); 2 cups granulated sugar (400g); ¾ cup black cocoa powder (75g); 1½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 2 large egg yolks (room temperature); ½ cup vegetable oil (4 fl oz); ½ cup unsalted butter (melted (113g)); ¾ cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature (170g)); ¼ cup whole milk (room temperature (60ml)); 1 cup very hot coffee or water (8 fl oz); 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (226g)); 2¾ cups powdered sugar (330g); ½ cup black cocoa powder (42g); 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate (60-70% cacao) (chopped); ¼ cup light corn syrup (78g); 1¼ cup full-fat sour cream (284g); black food coloring (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:40min

This black velvet cake is soft, rich, and just the right amount of sweet. Paired with a luscious chocolate sour cream frosting, this is the perfect Halloween cake recipe.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:55:36 GMT