Antara Basu
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Apr 17, 2026
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Bournville Black Velvet Cake Recipe
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Tired of the pumpkin desserts on Halloween? If wondering what else to try that pairs perfectly with the spooky vibe, try this Bournville black velvet cake.
Difficulty:medium
Serves:6
Time:2:05 hours
Contains egg: No
Halloween has always been about those funny-scary aesthetics, ghost costumes, trick-or-treat, and a whole lot of food and desserts. While the pumpkin-themed desserts are always ruling the Halloween dessert table, this Bournville black velvet cake also resonates with the dark and scary festive theme very well. While the classic dark black color fits perfectly with the spooky festive theme, the moist and velvety texture of the cake keeps the comfort in place. When paired with all the spooky dec......Read More
Ingredients
6
Servings
For the Recipe
- 15 pieces Cadbury Bournville chocolate
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 pieces of eggs
- ¼ cup butter milk
- ½ cup hot coffee
- ½ cup whipping cream
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
Step 2
Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
Step 3
Mix on medium speed until well combined.
Step 4
Then carefully pour in the hot coffee.
Step 5
Microwave & melt Cadbury Bournville chocolate for 1 minute.
Step 6
Pour melted Bournville chocolate into this stage.
Step 7
Mix all wet and dry ingredients and make a semi-tight, smooth batter.
Step 8
Pour the batter evenly into the mold. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
For the ganache, mix Cadbury Bournville chocolates with warm whipped cream & black food colour.
Step 10
Keep mixing everything until you get a tight and smooth consistency.
Step 11
Garnish the cake with the ganache frosting and let it set for 1 hour before serving.
Tips:
Leftover cake can be stored for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
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