Description
Get into the Halloween spirit with this Spooky Black Velvet Cake, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth while celebrating the spooky season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and black food coloring.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting once cool.
Notes
- For a spooky touch, add Halloween-themed decorations on top of the frosting.
- This cake pairs well with a glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake