Description
Indulge in the enchantment of a Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a gothic aesthetic. This velvety delight is adorned with smooth cream cheese frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween festivities. With its tender crumb and striking appearance, this cake will mesmerize your guests and elevate any occasion, whether it’s a spooky gathering or a moment of self-care.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; gradually add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg