Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
A fun and festive dessert that embodies the spirit of Halloween with its striking black color and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
For the Black Velvet Cake
- 2 cups White granulated sugar
- 2 cups All purpose flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup Black cocoa powder (sifted)
- 2 tsps Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 cup Coffee (hot)
- 1/2 cup Canola oil
- 2 tsps Vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Compote
- 2 cups Fresh blackberries
- 2 tbsp White granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
For the Black Cocoa Frosting
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup Black cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For Decoration
- Chocolate skulls (for decoration)
- Fresh blackberries (for decoration)
- Dried rose petals (for decoration)
Instructions
Make the Black Velvet Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the batter into two greased and floured cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool.
Make the Blackberry Compote
- In a saucepan, combine fresh blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture simmers and thickens, stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Make the Black Cocoa Frosting
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, black cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until fluffy and combined.
Assembly
- Place one layer of the cooled cake on a plate.
- Spread a layer of blackberry compote on top, then add a layer of black cocoa frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals for a spooky touch!
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Sifting the cocoa powder helps avoid lumps in the cake and frosting. Don’t skip the blackberry compote; it adds a wonderful contrast to the rich cake.