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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

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Indulge in the spooktacular delight of Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a rich and moist chocolate cake that promises to impress. This two-layer treat is filled with sweet blackberry compote and frosted with luscious black cocoa buttercream. Adorned with fresh blackberries and whimsical chocolate skulls, it’s not just a dessert; it’s a centerpiece for your Halloween festivities.

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 (for compote)
  • 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 for frosting)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, 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 into the dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans; bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  5. For blackberry compote, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, black cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering one cake layer with blackberry compote and frosting before topping with the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
  8. Decorate with fresh blackberries and chocolate skulls before serving.

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