Description
Indulge in the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a dessert that brings an air of mystery and delight to your festive gatherings. This visually captivating cake features rich chocolate layers infused with black cocoa, a luscious blackberry compote, and a creamy black cocoa buttercream frosting. Its deep, dark hues not only tantalize the taste buds but also create a stunning centerpiece for any Halloween celebration. Easy enough for novice bakers and impressive enough for seasoned pros, this cake is perfect for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any occasion where you want to wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate skulls
- Fresh blackberries
- Dried rose petals
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend wet ingredients: eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg