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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 rich and velvety chocolate masterpiece that will steal the show at any festive gathering. This two-layer cake is paired with a luscious blackberry compote and decadent black cocoa buttercream, creating a delightful contrast of flavors. Adorned with fresh blackberries and whimsical chocolate skulls, this cake is not just a dessert; it’s an eye-catching centerpiece that embodies the spirit of Halloween. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or any occasion where you want to impress, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser.

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 Coffee (hot)
  • 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 cup Black cocoa powder (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 bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For the blackberry compote, simmer fresh blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
  7. To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa powder until fluffy.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering compote between the cakes and frosting the top and sides.
  9. Decorate with chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries.

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