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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the festive spirit with this Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a deliciously rich dessert that transforms a classic treat into an eye-catching centerpiece for your celebrations. The layers of dark chocolate cake are complemented by a luscious blackberry compote and a creamy black cocoa buttercream frosting. Perfect for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a touch of spookiness, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its striking appearance and decadent flavors. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating a delightful dessert that is both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for compote)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (for compote)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (for compote)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for compote)
  • 1/4 cup water (for compote)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for compote)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted, for frosting)
  • 1 cup black cocoa powder (sifted, for frosting)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before removing from pans.
  6. For the blackberry compote, cook blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon stick, and water until thickened; let cool.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together before adding powdered sugar and black cocoa powder; mix until smooth.
  8. Assemble by layering cakes with compote in between and frost the top and sides beautifully.

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