Description
Black Cat Cake is an enchanting dessert that brings together the richness of chocolate and a dash of whimsy. This moist cake is adorned with luscious cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect centerpiece for Halloween celebrations or any festive gathering. With its striking black color and inviting flavor, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, for frosting)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- Black gel food coloring (to achieve desired color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and brown sugar with eggs until fluffy. Mix in oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost one layer with cream cheese frosting before stacking the second layer on top. Use additional frosting for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg