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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Delightful Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake for Fall Fun

Enjoy a festive Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, perfect for gatherings with its rich layers and vibrant blackberry compote.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides essential structure
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder Offers deep color and bittersweet flavor
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 tblsp baking powder Crucial for a fluffy texture
  • 1 tsp baking soda Crucial for a fluffy texture
  • 1 tsp salt Balances overall flavor
  • 1 cup buttermilk Contributes tang and moisture
  • 1/2 cup canola oil Keeps cake moist
  • 3 large eggs Essential for binding and moisture
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Enhances cake flavor
  • 1 cup hot coffee Intensifies chocolate flavor
For the Blackberry Compote
  • 2 cups blackberries Adds tartness
  • 1/2 cup sugar Sweetens the compote
  • 1 tblsp lemon juice Provides brightness
  • 1 tblsp lemon zest Provides brightness
  • 1 stick cinnamon Infuses warm aroma
  • 1 tblsp cornstarch Thickens the compote
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese Creates creamy base
  • 1/2 cup butter Creates creamy base
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and stabilizes frosting
For Decoration
  • as desired chocolate skulls Fun decorative element
  • as desired fresh blackberries Enhances aesthetic
  • as desired dry rose petals Enhances aesthetic

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Whisk buttermilk, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures, then add hot coffee carefully.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes.
  6. Make compote by cooking blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick until softened.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Level cooled cake layers, then frosting and assemble with compote.
  9. Chill for 20 minutes, frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture, and avoid overmixing the batter.

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