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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

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A spooky twist on the classic red velvet cake, this Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake features a stunning black color and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for Halloween celebrations.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp black gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk until well-blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Frost with your choice of cream cheese or buttercream frosting, and decorate as desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free flour. This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream and coffee.

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