Description

Indulge in the festive delight of our Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a decadent treat that promises to enchant your guests. With its rich black cocoa flavor paired with sweet blackberry compote and creamy frosting, this cake is not only a feast for the palate but also a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. Perfect for Halloween parties or birthdays, it boasts a moist texture thanks to buttermilk and coffee, making every slice irresistible. Garnished with chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries, this cake brings a touch of whimsy to your dessert table while ensuring everyone enjoys a deliciously spooky experience.

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
1 tsp Salt
2 Eggs (room temperature)
1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup Coffee (hot)
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) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In one bowl, sift together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine sugar, eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
For the blackberry compote, heat fresh blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, water, and cornstarch until thickened. Let cool.
Beat softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa until smooth.
Assemble by layering cake with blackberry compote followed by frosting the top and sides.
Decorate with chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg