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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge in the Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake, a show-stopping dessert that will enchant your guests at any celebration. This rich chocolate cake features layers of velvety black cocoa and sweet blackberry compote, topped with creamy black cocoa buttercream. With its striking appearance adorned with fresh blackberries and decorative chocolate skulls, this cake is not only delicious but also a perfect centerpiece for 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)
  • 1/2 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together white granulated sugar, all purpose 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 add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blackberries, white granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and water. Cook until berries break down, about 10 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with a bit of water until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and black cocoa powder, mixing until creamy. Add salt and vanilla extract.
  7. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving platter, spreading blackberry compote over it, and adding the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with black cocoa frosting.
  8. Decorate with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries, and dried rose petals.

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