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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

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A rich, dark confection layered with creamy frosting and topped with fresh blackberries, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Black Velvet Cake
  • 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 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup Canola oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
For Blackberry Compote
  • 2 cups Fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp White granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
For Black Cocoa Frosting
  • 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
For Decoration
  • Chocolate skulls
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Dried rose petals

Method
 

Make the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until thoroughly combined.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, let them cool.
Prepare the Blackberry Compote
  1. In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until berries break down.
  2. Remove from heat, mix in cornstarch dissolved in a tablespoon of water, and return to heat until thickened. Let it cool.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, black cocoa, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of frosting, adding dollops of blackberry compote.
  2. Stack the second layer and repeat the process. Finish by covering the entire cake with frosting.
  3. Decorate with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and sprinkle dried rose petals on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

For best results, sift your dry ingredients to ensure a fluffy cake. Room temperature eggs and buttermilk create a smoother batter.
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