Description
Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in spooky sweets, and what better way to celebrate than with a Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake? This dark, decadent dessert features a moist and velvety texture with a hauntingly beautiful black hue. Topped with creamy frosting and adorned with eerie decorations, this cake is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a showstopper for any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp black food coloring gel
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Black or orange food coloring (optional)
Optional Decorations:
Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter
Plastic spider rings
Black or purple candles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, black food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting on one layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles, edible glitter, or spider rings.
Notes
Ensure your buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
Chill the cake for easier slicing.
Customize the frosting with different flavors or colors to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal