Description
Indulge in the spooky deliciousness of this Black Velvet Halloween Cake. A moist and decadent cake with a deep black color, perfect for your Halloween celebrations!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon black cocoa powder (optional for deeper color)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- black gel food coloring
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or decorations
- black or orange buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powders, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly pour in the hot water and stir until smooth.
- Add coloring: Add black gel food coloring to achieve a deep black color.
- Bake: Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool, frost, and decorate.
Notes
- For a more intense black color, use black cocoa powder and black gel food coloring.
- This cake can also be made in a 9×13-inch pan for a sheet cake version.
