Description

Indulge in the hauntingly delicious Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a perfect treat for your Halloween festivities. This moist chocolate cake, adorned with creamy cream cheese frosting, is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With its striking black hue and rich flavor, it makes an eye-catching centerpiece for any spooky gathering. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. Get ready to enchant your guests with this delightful dessert!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ 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 (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: - For an extra chocolatey flavor, consider adding chocolate chips into the batter. - Customize decorations with edible spiders or spooky sprinkles to enhance the Halloween theme.