Black Velvet Halloween Cake
Servings 10 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup black cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk at room temperature
- ½ cup hot coffee
- 5-6 drops black food coloring optional
#### For the Black Cocoa Buttercream
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup black cocoa powder sifted
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4-5 drops black food coloring optional
Instructions
#### For the Black Velvet Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease three 6-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until pale in color.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, alternating between the two until combined.
- Mix in the hot coffee and black food coloring (if using).
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 38-44 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
#### For the Black Cocoa Buttercream
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and salt until pale and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually sift in the black cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Mix in the black food coloring (if using).
#### Assembling the Cake
- Once the cakes are cooled, fill and frost each layer with the black cocoa buttercream.
- Decorate the top and sides of the cake with Halloween sprinkles.
- For detailed instructions and photos, refer to the blog post.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days for the freshest flavor.