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Halloween Cakes – Cute Ghost & Pumpkin Black Velvet Cake

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A dramatic and moist black velvet cake made with black cocoa and topped with cream cheese or buttercream frosting — perfect for Halloween or gothic celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup black cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • Black gel food coloring (optional)

Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • ½ cup butter

  • 3–3½ cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 8″ pans.

  • Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.

  • Divide into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.

  • Cool completely before frosting.

  • Make frosting and assemble.

  • Decorate and chill before serving.

Notes

Use Dutch cocoa if black cocoa isn’t available. Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.

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