Description
Delight your guests with this enchanting Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake. Rich, moist, and hauntingly dark, this cake is sure to be the star of your Halloween festivities or any gathering where you want to impress. With its velvet texture and decadent chocolate flavor, each slice is a treat that will leave everyone enchanted. Perfect for beginner bakers, this recipe is easy to follow and offers endless opportunities for customization!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp black food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Buttercream frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, black food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite buttercream frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg