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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Experience the enchantment of Halloween with this Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake. This striking dessert features layers of rich chocolate cake infused with black cocoa powder and complemented by a delightful blackberry compote. The moist, velvety texture and visually stunning presentation make it an ideal centerpiece for any festive gathering. Topped with charming decorations like chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries, each bite balances sweetness and a hint of tartness, ensuring your guests will be captivated by both its look and taste.

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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: white sugar, all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blackberries, white sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. Beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, black cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined and fluffy.
  7. Once cooled completely, place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of blackberry compote on top followed by frosting. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals as desired.

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