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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the enchanting Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that is sure to impress at any festive gathering. This cake features a moist chocolate base infused with deep black cocoa powder, complemented by a luscious blackberry compote that adds a delightful fruitiness. Frosted with velvety black cocoa buttercream and adorned with whimsical chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries, this cake is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any celebration where you want to make a lasting impression, this showstopper will have your guests raving about its unique flavors and striking appearance.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 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 for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted for frosting)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  5. For the blackberry compote, cook fresh blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
  6. To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa powder until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake by spreading blackberry compote on the first layer before adding the second layer on top; frost generously with black cocoa frosting.
  8. Decorate with chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries.

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