Black Velvet Gothic Cake (Ready-to-Print Version)
Rich black velvet cake with cocoa and cream cheese frosting, featuring spooky gothic style for Halloween events.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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2-3 teaspoons black food coloring
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1 cup hot coffee
→ Frosting
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
→ Decorations
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Halloween-themed decorations (plastic spiders, candy eyes, orange sprinkles)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
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Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and white vinegar; mix until fully combined.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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Stir in the black food coloring until the batter attains a deep black shade. Slowly incorporate the hot coffee while mixing; the batter will be thin but moist.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
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Place one cake layer on the serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
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Add Halloween-themed decorations such as plastic spiders, candy eyes, and orange sprinkles for a spooky finish.
# Handy Tips:
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Use room-temperature eggs to ensure better batter incorporation. The thin batter contributes to a moist crumb texture.