Description
A spooky yet delicious Black Velvet Halloween Cake that is perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Black food coloring (as needed)
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. Add black food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with buttercream frosting and decorate as desired for Halloween.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Feel free to add Halloween-themed decorations like sprinkles or edible eyes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg