Description
Indulge in the spooky spirit of Halloween with this rich and decadent Black Velvet Halloween Cake. Perfect for your seasonal celebrations, it combines a classic velvety texture with a unique dark twist that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra spooky touch, decorate with black and orange frosting.
- This cake pairs well with a rich chocolate ganache frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Black Velvet Halloween Cake, Halloween dessert, spooky cake, indulgent treats