Description

Indulge in the enchanting allure of the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a festive masterpiece perfect for your next celebration. This decadent chocolate cake features layers of rich black cocoa and sweet blackberry compote, creating a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Topped with velvety black cocoa buttercream and adorned with whimsical chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals, this cake is not only a treat for the palate but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, hosting a birthday, or simply craving something extraordinary, this cake promises to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

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 Eggs (room temperature)
1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
1 cup Coffee (hot)
1/2 cup Canola oil
2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 cups Fresh blackberries
2 tbsp White granulated sugar
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Lemon zest
1 Cinnamon stick
1/4 cup Water
1 tbsp Cornstarch
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
Chocolate skulls
Fresh blackberries
Dried rose petals

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
In one bowl, sift together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
Divide batter between pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
For the blackberry compote, cook blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar and black cocoa until creamy.
Assemble by layering cake with compote and frosting the entire cake.
Decorate with chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and aerate the mixture for a fluffier texture. Feel free to substitute the blackberry compote with raspberries or blueberries if desired.