Description

The Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake is a deliciously eerie dessert that combines rich cocoa and sweet vanilla flavors in a striking black hue. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy family gatherings, this moist and decadent cake will captivate your guests’ taste buds and add a hauntingly delightful touch to your celebrations. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises both flavor and fun!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp black food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and black food coloring until smooth.
Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture, stirring gently until just mixed.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost with your choice of frosting once cooled and decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: - For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk. - Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness. - Enhance decoration with themed sprinkles or edible glitter for a spooky touch.