Description
Ghostly Black Velvet Cake is an enchanting dessert that brings a touch of spooky elegance to any gathering. With its rich, velvety texture and hauntingly dark hue, this moist cake infused with cocoa flavor pairs perfectly with creamy cream cheese frosting. Ideal for Halloween parties or festive occasions, this recipe is simple enough for novice bakers while still impressing seasoned pros. Delight your guests with every slice of this deliciously dark treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg