Black Velvet Halloween Cake (Printer-Friendly)
A rich black velvet cake with creamy frosting and spooky decorations, perfect for holiday gatherings.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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2-3 teaspoons black food coloring
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1 cup hot coffee
→ Frosting
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
→ Decorations
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Halloween-themed decorations (plastic spiders, candy eyes, orange sprinkles)
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder.
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Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and white vinegar, mixing until smooth.
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Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until combined without overmixing.
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Stir in black food coloring until batter reaches a deep black hue. Slowly blend in hot coffee to create a thin, moist batter.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, beating until smooth and spreadable.
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Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting evenly on top, then layer the second cake atop.
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Cover entire cake with remaining frosting, creating decorative drips along the sides. Garnish with Halloween-themed decorations for a spooky finish.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Using hot coffee in the batter enhances moisture and intensifies chocolate flavor.