Name: Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups White granulated sugar; 2 cups All purpose flour (sifted); 3/4 cup Black cocoa powder (sifted); 2 tsp Baking soda; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Eggs (room temperature); 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature); 1 cup Coffee (hot); 1/2 cup Canola oil; 2 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 cups Fresh blackberries; 2 tbsp White granulated sugar; 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Lemon zest; 1 Cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup Water; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 8 oz Cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened); 3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted); 1 cup Black cocoa powder (sifted); 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; Chocolate skulls; Fresh blackberries; Dried rose petals

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a perfect treat for the Halloween season. This cake features layers of rich chocolate infused with sweet blackberry compote, enveloped in a luxurious dark cocoa buttercream. Topped with fresh blackberries and playful chocolate skulls, it serves as both a delicious dessert and a captivating centerpiece for any spooky celebration. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply craving something sweet, this moist and velvety cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Author: Noura
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups White granulated sugar
2 cups All purpose flour (sifted)
3/4 cup Black cocoa powder (sifted)
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
2 Eggs (room temperature)
1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup Coffee (hot)
1/2 cup Canola oil
2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 cups Fresh blackberries
2 tbsp White granulated sugar
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Lemon zest
1 Cinnamon stick
1/4 cup Water
1 tbsp Cornstarch
8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
1 cup Black cocoa powder (sifted)
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Chocolate skulls
Fresh blackberries
Dried rose petals

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In one bowl, sift and mix together sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients using an electric mixer on medium speed until just mixed.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool before frosting with blackberry compote and dark cocoa buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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