Description
Elevate your Halloween celebrations with this Spooky Black Velvet Cake, a rich and velvety chocolate dessert that dazzles both the eyes and taste buds. Its hauntingly dark hue and smooth cream cheese frosting make it the perfect centerpiece for any spooky gathering. Each slice reveals a moist, tender crumb that will enchant guests of all ages, ensuring a delightful experience for your Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg