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Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Rich Black Velvet Halloween Cake for Spooky Sweet Delights

This Black Velvet Halloween Cake is a stunning dessert perfect for festive gatherings, combining rich chocolate and a luscious blackberry compote.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Black Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee or hot water as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
For the Blackberry Compote
  • 2 cups Fresh Blackberries
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for compote)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Black Cocoa Powder (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (for frosting)
For Decoration
  • Decorations (Chocolate Skulls, Fresh Blackberries, Dried Rose Petals)

Equipment

  • oven
  • 2 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Sifter
  • parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Whisk together the buttermilk, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gradually add hot coffee; mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-33 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  6. Prepare the blackberry compote by combining all compote ingredients in a saucepan and simmering until thick.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, black cocoa, and salt until smooth.
  9. Level the cooled cakes if domed, ensuring they stack neatly.
  10. Layer the first cake with frosting and blackberry compote, then add the second layer on top.
  11. Apply a crumb coat of frosting, chill for 20 minutes, then apply the final layer of frosting.
  12. Decorate with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust baking times as necessary based on pan sizes.

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