Black Eyed Susan Cake

Delight your taste buds with the Black Eyed Susan Cake—a visually stunning and irresistibly moist treat that’s perfect for any celebration! This show-stopping marbled cake combines velvety vanilla and rich chocolate batters swirled together for a mesmerizing design, baked to golden perfection. Finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting that's effortlessly smooth and tangy, this dessert strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. The recipe is simple yet elegant, with easy-to-follow steps and common pantry staples like buttermilk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this cake serves 12 and is ready in under an hour. Create your own masterpiece and enjoy every bite of this creamy, dreamy Black Eyed Susan Cake!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 cups Cocoa powder
• 0.25 cups Boiling water
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, whisk the cocoa powder into the boiling water until smooth, then stir into the batter to create the chocolate portion.

Step 7

Pour alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared pans to create a marbled effect. Swirl with a knife for a more defined pattern.

Step 8

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and continue beating until light and fluffy.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer over the first and frost the top and sides.

Step 11

Decorate with additional frosting, sprinkles, or edible flowers if desired. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1585.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4697.9

Total Fat 163.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 967.9mg	0%
Sodium 2740.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 765.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 557.6g
Protein 69.7g	0%

Vitamin D 249.9IU	0%
Calcium 658.4mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 1431.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 63.6%