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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the festive charm of this Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a tangy blackberry compote. Each slice reveals moist layers draped in velvety black cocoa buttercream, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any celebration. Enhanced by playful chocolate skulls and fresh blackberries, this cake is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for Halloween parties or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that your baking experience is as enjoyable as the final treat!

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 prepare two 9-inch round baking pans with grease and parchment paper.
  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 until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For the blackberry compote, combine fresh blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; cool before using.
  7. Beat softened cream cheese and butter for frosting; gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa until smooth.
  8. Assemble by layering one cake with blackberry compote before topping with the second layer and frosting it all over.

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