Hi! My name is Amanda and I am addicted to cake stands. I have pinterest boards about them and an entire closet in my house full of them and yes, I have even dreamt of them.
Black Velvet Cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c cake flour not self-rising
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c dark cocoa powder the darker the powder the less food coloring needed
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 1 1/2 c canola oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp. black food coloring
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. white vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk cake flour, salt, and cocoa; set aside.
- Combine the sugar and oil on medium speed until well combined. With mixer on low, add in room temperature eggs one at a time.
- Add food coloring and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar until combined. Add to batter, and beat for a few seconds.
- Pour batter into two prepared 8-inch pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool to room temperature.
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Usually when I see a stand that I adore I try to imagine a cake that would compliment it. And usually I want the cake to be the focal point… not the stand.
Not this cake. How could I possible compete with that majestic stand?
So I piped out flowers in the richest chocolate buttercream I could fathom (posting a recipe soon!) and hoped they would hold a candle up to the intricate and flawlessly designed flowers on the cake stand.
The dark chocolate flowers are attempting to mimic the white orchid design on the cake platter- which is a signature collection of Michael Aram.
Well.
I cannot hold a candle to the stand, and thats ok! I dont mind taking a back seat to something so truly pretty.
The beauty of bring a cake baker is that I get to eat the evidence. The cake is a rich black velvet cake to contrast the bright white vanilla buttercream frosting. I loved the flavor as much as the bold design choice!
This black velvet cake is a simple adaptation of Martha Stewarts Red Velvet Cake. Soooooooo good!
Just look at those matching side plates! Its a food photographers dream.
Like this cake? I have more you will love! Check out all my CAKES!
And be sure to grab a copy of Surprise-Inside Cakes! My best selling book is a cake lovers dream!
I would choose just about anything from his ocean collection although my favorite is the mussel bowl
Beautiful things! Some new place settings and cake stands, of course!
Following on pinterest
As a newlywed, I’m obsessed with two things (ok, three–my husband is one!): photo frames and serving pieces! I love to entertain and I love to capture moments on film and display them (I need more table space!!). I love the Forest Leaf photo frame collection. They would look beautiful framing some of our wonderful moments from our special day!
Following on Facebook.
I’m following him on fb!
I’m following him on pinterest! /kittyfsce is the name!
I love so much! I love the cake plate, pie plate, Sea Urchin bowls, and the chip and dip platter. Beautiful site!
Wonderful cake for a beautiful cake stand! I know what you mean about appreciating “handmade”, artistic things. Both cakes and metal worked stands are things of beauty that deserve special attention! Gorgeous!
#1 -that cake stand