Print

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Indulge in the rich flavors of this decadent Halloween cake, featuring dark chocolate, blackberries, and creamy frosting, perfect for festive gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 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 (for decoration)
  • Fresh blackberries (for decoration)
  • Dried rose petals (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. In a saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and water. Cook until bubbling.
  7. Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then add to the compote to thicken. Remove from heat to cool.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract.
  9. Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a plate, spread blackberry compote, then add black cocoa frosting before topping with the second layer and frosting the cake.
  10. Finish with decorations like chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Sift cocoa and flour to avoid clumps.

Find it online: https://www.chickenpalette.com/spooky-black-velvet-halloween-cake/