Description
Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake is the ultimate festive treat that combines rich cocoa flavor with an enchanting dark frosting. This showstopper cake is perfect for your Halloween celebrations, sure to delight guests of all ages. With a velvety texture and customizable toppings, this dessert will make your gathering unforgettable.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp black food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup butter (for frosting)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, black food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg