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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake

Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
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Indulge your senses this Halloween with a Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake that dazzles both the eyes and the taste buds. This rich chocolate cake is layered with a sweet blackberry compote, all enveloped in a velvety black cocoa buttercream frosting. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this dessert is not only visually striking but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With its balanced flavor and delightful decorations, your cake will be the highlight of any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar (for compote)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for compote)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (for compote)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for compote)
  • 1/4 cup water (for compote)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for compote)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: sugar, flour, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Divide batter into pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While cooling, prepare blackberry compote by simmering blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon stick, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
  6. For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy; mix in powdered sugar and black cocoa powder.
  7. Assemble the cake with layers of blackberry compote and frosting between the cakes and on top.

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