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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings. This decadent dessert features rich chocolate layers infused with luscious blackberry compote, all enveloped in a velvety black cocoa buttercream frosting. With its striking dark color and delightful taste, this cake is sure to impress guests at any Halloween celebration or fall event. Easy to make yet elegantly presented, it’s perfect for novice bakers looking to create something special.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blackberries, white granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and water. Cook until the berries break down, about 5–7 minutes. Mix in cornstarch to thicken. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, sifted all-purpose flour, sifted black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk until combined. Gradually add hot coffee while mixing. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients along with canola oil and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and sifted black cocoa powder while mixing on low speed. Add salt and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
  6. Once cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of blackberry compote on top. Add the second layer on top and frost with black cocoa buttercream frosting. Decorate with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals as desired.

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Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Customize by adding orange zest or other berries if desired. Decorate with chocolate skulls or dried rose petals for an extra spooky touch.

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