Black Velvet Halloween Cake (Printer-Friendly Version)
Dramatic black velvet cake with deep cocoa flavor and creamy frosting, ideal for elegant autumn celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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2-3 teaspoons black food coloring
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
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Halloween-themed decorations: plastic spiders, candy eyes, orange sprinkles
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and white vinegar; whisk until smooth.
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Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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Stir in black food coloring until batter is uniformly deep black, then slowly mix in hot coffee, creating a thin, moist batter.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy, approximately 3–4 minutes. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and spreadable.
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Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting evenly on top. Add second layer and frost entire cake, creating decorative drips on the sides.
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Finish by adorning the cake with Halloween-themed decorations such as plastic spiders, candy eyes, and orange sprinkles.
# Additional Tips:
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Use room temperature ingredients for optimal batter texture and frosting consistency.