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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Indulge in the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a tangy blackberry compote. This visually stunning cake, adorned with decadent black cocoa buttercream, is perfect for Halloween parties or any special occasion. Impress your guests with its moist and velvety texture that promises to be a crowd-pleaser. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create this showstopper. Garnish it with chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries for an eerie yet elegant touch, making it a centerpiece of any festive gathering.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In one bowl, sift together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, oil, and vanilla until combined. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare blackberry compote by cooking blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
  6. For frosting: beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder until fluffy.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering the first cake with blackberry compote, topping with the second layer and frosting the entire cake.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps in your batter. Experiment with other berries for the compote if desired.