Description
A buttery, silky Southern twist on velvet cake, swirled with deep cocoa notes. This Yellow Chocolate Velvet Cake blends classic soul food comfort with rich chocolate elegance for a dessert that’s both nostalgic and fresh.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups granulated sugar (white or light organic)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla bean
1/3 cup unsweetened high-quality cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment.
2. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Mix cocoa powder with a bit of hot water to form a thick chocolate paste.
5. Whisk flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl.
6. Alternate adding buttermilk and dry mixture into butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
7. Swirl in chocolate paste—fully mix or leave marbled depending on preference.
8. Divide batter between pans, smoothing tops. Tap pans to release air bubbles.
9. Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then remove and let cool completely. Frost with vanilla or chocolate ganache as desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and more even baking.
Chocolate chips or nuts can be layered for added texture.
Pairs beautifully with raspberry glaze or espresso drinks.
Stores up to 5 days airtight, or freeze slices up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: velvet cake, yellow cake, chocolate swirl, Southern dessert, soul food, New Orleans