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Black Velvet Cake with Oreo Frosting

This Black Velvet Cake with Oreo Frosting is a lavishly rich dessert that combines a moist, velvety cake with creamy frosting, making it a stunning centerpiece for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Black Velvet Cake
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For the Oreo Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10-12 cookies Oreo cookies, crushed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together well.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, boiling water, and vinegar to the dry mix. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, then mix in vanilla and crushed Oreos.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a plate, spread a generous amount of Oreo frosting on top, and place the second layer on top.
  2. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining Oreo frosting.
Serving
  1. Slice and serve the cake to your guests or enjoy it solo.

Notes

Don't skip the vinegar; it reacts with the baking soda to create a delightful lift in the cake. For extra moisture, let cakes cool completely before frosting. You can also make this cake in a sheet pan for a casual presentation.