Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake
An irresistibly moist and rich black velvet cake perfect for Halloween celebrations, topped with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it.
Notes
Can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors. Pair with whipped cream or ice cream for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween cake, black velvet cake, spooky dessert