Black Velvet Halloween Cake
Black Velvet Halloween Cake is a mesmerizing dessert that brings together rich chocolate flavor and an eye-catching black hue, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations. With its velvety texture and delightful taste, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, appealing to both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Dress it up with festive toppings for a spooky flair or keep it simple for a classic treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost when cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg