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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a decadent dessert that will enchant your guests this autumn. This two-layer cake features a rich chocolate flavor, enhanced with velvety black cocoa powder and fresh blackberry compote. Topped with a creamy black cocoa buttercream and adorned with whimsical chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries, this cake not only delights the palate but also adds a striking centerpiece to any festive gathering. Despite its show-stopping appearance, the recipe is beginner-friendly and perfect for celebrations ranging from Halloween parties to cozy family dinners.

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 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In one bowl, sift together flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Distribute batter evenly between prepared pans; bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For the blackberry compote: simmer blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch until thickened; cool completely.
  8. For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa powder.
  9. Assemble by layering cake with blackberry compote between layers and frost the outside of the cake.
  10. Decorate with fresh blackberries and chocolate skulls.

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