Description
A rich and eerie black velvet cake perfect for Halloween. This recipe is simple to make and delivers a striking dark color with a moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp black food coloring gel
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in black food coloring until batter is evenly dark.
- Slowly add hot water and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a darker color.
- For best results, chill the cake before frosting.
- Pair with cream cheese frosting for a delicious contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Halloween cake, black velvet cake, spooky dessert, easy cake recipe