Description
This Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake is the perfect dessert for your Halloween party. A moist and decadent black cocoa cake layered with rich chocolate frosting, this spooky treat is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dark or black cocoa preferred)
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring (optional, for deeper color)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- â…“ cup unsweetened black cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring (optional)
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyes
- Edible glitter
- Piped spider webs
Decorations (optional):
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare the cake: Mix dry ingredients, then wet ingredients, and combine. Add hot water or coffee.
- Bake: Divide batter and bake for 30–35 minutes until done.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and cream. Add food coloring if desired.
- Assemble the cake: Layer frosting between cooled cakes, frost, and decorate.
Notes
- Black cocoa powder gives a rich color and flavor to the cake.
- Coffee can enhance the chocolate flavor but can be substituted with hot water.
- Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
