Description
A striking, deep-black chocolate cake with a moist, velvety texture and rich cocoa flavor. Perfectly designed for Halloween celebrations with a dramatic visual appeal.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter and cocoa powder.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and black gel food coloring until the color is uniform.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, and then frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American