Description
This Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Its rich, velvety texture and deep black color make it the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations. Topped with creamy frosting and festive decorations, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons black gel food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon black gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in boiling water and black gel food coloring.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with heavy cream. Mix in vanilla and black food coloring.
- Once cool, layer the cakes with frosting and frost the top and sides. Decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350