Description
Indulge in the irresistible allure of our Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a decadent dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. With its striking dark hue and rich chocolate flavor, this cake is not just a treat; it’s an experience. Perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion, each slice promises to deliver an enchanting blend of flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp black food coloring (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting or buttercream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and black food coloring until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting or buttercream once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg