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.
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I followed Michael Aram on Pinterest. Glad that I did.
I am absolutely in love with his Christmas ornaments. I am always looking for unique and interesting “heirloom” decorations to put on my tree . His ornaments are so rustic and traditional and I can see myself passing them down to my children. I am thrilled to have stumbled across your post today or I might not have ever found these little treasures on my own. Thank you!!
If I win I would buy the complete set of Black Orchid dinnerware. It’s mesmerizing. Glad to have found Michael Aram’s store. Whatay collection!
I would definitely buy a bunch of cake stands! I only have one which is made out of glass. The ones on that site just spark my imagination!
I have to admit, the cakestands are gorgeous! I would probably get at least a couple of those, and I adore the cast iron dinnerware! I adore cakestands, so I would probably spend most of the money on that, but the cast iron dinnerware would have to come home too :).
Have I mentioned how much I want THIS cake stand?
Beautiful stuff! I love the silverware. I don’t know which pattern. Ack! I want it all.
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I would buy a bunch of beautiful things I don’t need, like cake stands and serving trays.
What do you mean? You dont think cake stands are an essential kitchen staple??? 😉