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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a captivating dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a delightful blackberry compote. This show-stopping cake, adorned with velvety black cocoa buttercream and spooky decorations, is perfect for Halloween parties or any festive gathering. Each slice offers a moist texture and decadent flavor that will enchant chocolate lovers and impress your guests. Easy to make yet visually stunning, this cake is sure to be the highlight of your celebration!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate skulls
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Dried rose petals

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sifted dry ingredients: sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed. Slowly incorporate into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While the cakes cool, prepare the blackberry compote by simmering blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
  6. For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa powder; mix well.
  7. Once cakes are completely cool, layer with blackberry compote and frost with black cocoa buttercream.

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