Description
A rich and enchanting cake that combines cocoa and buttermilk, topped with creamy frosting and festive decorations, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese or butter for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil, then add eggs one at a time, blending well. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cakes with cream cheese or buttercream frosting and decorate for Halloween.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing and always cool the cake fully before frosting.
- 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: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Halloween cake, black velvet cake, dessert, festive baking, family recipe