Description

Indulge in the ultimate Halloween treat with this Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake. This two-layer chocolate cake is a showstopper, featuring a rich black cocoa flavor and a luscious blackberry compote filling that adds a delightful sweetness. Topped with velvety black cocoa buttercream, this cake not only impresses with its striking appearance but also delivers an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or festive celebrations, it’s easy to customize with fun decorations like chocolate skulls or fresh blackberries, making it an ideal centerpiece for your spooky festivities.

Ingredients

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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 (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
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 (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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For the blackberry compote, cook blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa until fluffy.
Assemble the cake by layering one cake with blackberry compote and frosting before topping with the second layer. Frost the entire cake and decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg