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Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake - The Epicurean Mouse

A rich and spooky black velvet cake perfect for Halloween celebrations, topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup black food coloring
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Decoration
  • halloween-themed sprinkles halloween-themed sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl; combine wet ingredients in another, then combine both.
  3. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes; cool completely.
  4. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  5. Frost the cooled cakes, assemble, and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.