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Black Velvet  Halloween Cake

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Black velvet Halloween cake is a two layer rich chocolate cake with a moist, velvety texture. It's filled with sweet blackberry compote and frosted with black cocoa buttercream.

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STEP 1:  In a large bowl, sift together flour, black cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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STEP 2:  Make a well in the center and add the wet ingredients. Mix until completely combined. Lastly, mix in the hot coffee.

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STEP 3:  Divide the batter evenly into the two cake pans.  Bake the cakes for 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.

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STEP 4:  Beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, black cocoa powder, salt and vanilla until fluffy.  Set aside.  

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STEP 5:  Place the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick and lemon zest inside a saucepan.  Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 5-6 minutes. Then, stir in cornstarch slurry.  Cook until thickened.  Refrigerate for 1 hour.  

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STEP 6:  Spread a small amount of frosting onto your cake plate. Place the first layer of cake down. Pipe a circle of frosting just inside the outer edge of your layer to form a "dam" to keep the filling inside. Then, spread an even layer of the blueberry compote inside. 

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STEP 7:  Place the second layer of cake on top.  Crumb coat with frosting, refrigerate for 20 minutes.  Then, frost with remaining buttercream.

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STEP 8:  Decorate the top of the cake with chocolate skulls, fresh blackberries and dried rose petals.  

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