Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for your spooky celebrations. With its moist layers of velvety chocolate cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake not only delights the taste buds but also adds a dramatic flair to your Halloween festivities. Easy to prepare and impressive in appearance, it’s bound to be the highlight of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes generously between layers and on top. Add sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg