Description
Black Velvet Halloween Cake is the ultimate spooky indulgence for your Halloween celebrations. With its decadent dark chocolate flavor and moist, velvety texture, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Each slice offers a delightful taste experience that combines rich cocoa with a hint of sweet mystery. Perfect for gatherings or as a festive centerpiece, this cake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired. Whisk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Substitute buttermilk with yogurt for a different flavor profile. Add chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon for extra richness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.