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Black Velvet Halloween Cake

5 ratings

· 1hr 55min · 12 servings

This black velvet halloween cake is perfect for spooky season. Its natural black color comes from using black cocoa powder. There is ZERO food dye in this cake! To compliment the robust chocolate flavor, I pair it with a fruity blackberry compote filling.

The Epicurean Mouse

Ingredients

Produce

• 2 cups Blackberries, Fresh

• 1 Blackberries, Fresh

• 1 tsp Lemon, zest

Refrigerated

• 2 Eggs

Condiments

• 1 tbsp Lemon juice, Fresh

Baking & Spices

• 2 cups All purpose flour

• 1 tsp Baking powder

• 2 tsp Baking soda

• 1 Chocolate skulls

• 1 Cinnamon stick

• 1 3/4 cup Cocoa powder, Black

• 1 tbsp Cornstarch

• 2 1/8 cups Granulated sugar, White

• 3 cups Powdered sugar

• 1 1/4 tsp Salt

• 3 tsp Vanilla

Oils & Vinegars

• 1/2 cup Canola oil

Drinks

• 1 cup Coffee, hot

Dairy

• 1/2 cup Butter, Unsalted

• 1 cup Buttermilk

• 8 oz Cream cheese

Beer, Wine & Liquor

• 1 Rose petals, Dried

Liquids

• 1/4 cup Water

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