Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a visually striking dessert that’s perfect for any festive gathering. With its rich chocolate layers, sweet blackberry compote, and luxurious black cocoa buttercream, this cake is sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. The moist texture, enhanced by the inclusion of buttermilk and coffee, creates an unforgettable eating experience. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply treating yourself, this cake combines indulgent flavors with an eye-catching presentation that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup black cocoa powder (sifted)
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Fresh blackberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In one bowl, sift together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.
- For the blackberry compote: cook fresh blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
- Make frosting by beating cream cheese and butter; gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Assemble the cake with layers of compote and frosting; decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg