Black Velvet Halloween Cake Recipe
Halloween calls for bold, spooky, and unforgettable desserts. The Black Velvet Halloween Cake Recipe is a rich, dark twist on the classic red velvet.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp black gel food coloring
For the frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease pans and line with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs.
- Add vanilla, vinegar, and buttermilk. Mix well.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Add black food coloring. Mix until even.
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Test with toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Let cakes cool on wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar slowly. Mix well.
- Stir in vanilla for flavor.
- Level cakes with serrated knife.
- Place one cake layer on stand.
- Spread frosting evenly on top.
- Place second cake layer on frosting.
- Frost entire cake with remaining cream.
- Chill slightly before serving.
Notes
- Always use gel food coloring for deep black shade.
- Don’t overmix batter to keep cake tender.
- Chill cake before slicing for clean layers.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth frosting.
- Store leftovers in fridge for longer freshness.