Description
A delightful twist on the classic red velvet, this Spooky Black Velvet Halloween Cake is rich, soft, and perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons black gel food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and black food coloring.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the vinegar, noticing a little fizz.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a better mix and a more even cake. Add chocolate chips or crushed Oreo cookies for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg