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cute halloween cakes

Cute Halloween Cakes

This adorable Halloween cake features fluffy pumpkin-shaped layers, topped with a sweet, spooky decoration that will bring joy to all your trick-or-treaters!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Round Cake Pans
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and pumpkin puree, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool.
  6. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Frost the cooled cakes.
  7. Decorate with Halloween-themed decorations, such as orange sprinkles or edible spider webs, to make the cake spooky and cute!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can also add colored frosting or chocolate decorations to make the cake even more festive for Halloween.
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