Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake: Easy Indulgence for Fall Festivities
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a perfect treat for your fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and decorate for Halloween.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Feel free to add Halloween-themed decorations on top of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg