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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a deliciously dark dessert perfect for your Halloween festivities. With its soft, velvety texture and rich cocoa flavor, this cake transports you to nostalgic childhood memories of trick-or-treating. The striking black color and creamy frosting make it an eye-catching centerpiece for any spooky gathering. Easy to prepare and impressively beautiful, this cake is sure to have everyone howling for more!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp black food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and black food coloring until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just mixed.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool for ten minutes in the pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese or buttercream frosting.

Nutrition

Keywords: For richer flavor, substitute regular cocoa powder with dark chocolate cocoa. Enhance your cake by adding edible decorations like candy spiders or edible glitter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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