Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake is the ultimate treat for your Halloween festivities. This rich, velvety chocolate cake, topped with creamy frosting, is perfect for impressing guests at parties or enjoying cozy nights at home. Its striking black hue and delicious flavor will delight both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this cake promises to create unforgettable memories with every slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Optional: black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor. Decorate with spooky-themed edible decorations like gummy candies or sprinkles for added fun.