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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the rich decadence of our Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration. With its moist, velvety texture and intensely chocolatey flavor complemented by a luscious blackberry compote, this cake is sure to impress your guests. The combination of black cocoa frosting and creative decorations adds a hauntingly beautiful touch that makes it the star of any Halloween gathering. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also easy to prepare with simple ingredients you likely have at home. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this cake will satisfy your sweet tooth and elevate your dessert game.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine: sift together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  5. For the blackberry compote, combine fresh blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  6. To prepare the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa powder while mixing at low speed. Add salt and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, assemble the cake by placing one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread blackberry compote on top of the first layer. Place the second layer on top of the compote. Frost the entire cake with black cocoa frosting.
  8. Finish by decorating with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals as desired.

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