Description
This Black Velvet Halloween Cake is a showstopper that combines rich cocoa flavors with a moist, velvety texture. Its striking deep black hue makes it the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween festivities. Impress your guests with this deliciously decadent dessert that’s surprisingly easy to prepare, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the spooky season!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp black food coloring (optional)
- For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Gradually mix in sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- If using, add black food coloring and stir until evenly mixed.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg