The Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake sounds like a fantastic and eerie dessert, perfect for Halloween! Here’s a brief breakdown of the key components that make this cake unique:
Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
FOR THE CAKE:
cups all-purpose flour
cup black cocoa powder (for rich dark color and flavor)
baking powder
baking soda
salt
cups granulated sugar
large eggs
buttermilk (for a moist, tender crumb)
vegetable oil
vanilla extract
FOR THE BLACKBERRY COMPOTE (FILLING):
cups fresh blackberries
up granulated sugar
tbsp lemon juice
FOR THE BLACK COCOA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
unsalted butter, softened
confectioners’ sugar
black cocoa powder
vanilla extract
milk (to adjust consistency)
FOR DECORATION:
Fresh blackberries (about 1/2 cup)
Chocolate skulls (optional, for a spooky effect)
Optional: Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter
For Decoration:
Fresh blackberries
Chocolate skulls (for a spooky, dramatic effect)
Optional: Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions:
Prepare the Black Velvet Cake:
Preheat the oven and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Sift together the black cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add in the oil and vanilla extract, then alternately mix in the dry ingredients with buttermilk.
Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
Make the Blackberry Compote:
Combine fresh blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture thickens into a compote, then set aside to cool.
Prepare the Black Cocoa Buttercream:
Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and black cocoa powder, then mix in vanilla extract and a bit of milk if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of blackberry compote over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the black cocoa buttercream.
Decorate:
Top the cake with fresh blackberries and chocolate skulls to give it that spooky Halloween flair. Add any additional spooky decorations like Halloween sprinkles or edible glitter.
Serve:
Slice into this rich, spooky black velvet cake with its sweet blackberry filling and luxurious black cocoa buttercream frosting, perfect for your Halloween celebration!
This cake is visually stunning and full of deliciously decadent flavors—perfect for a Halloween treat
