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halloween cake

Spooky Halloween Cake

A rich chocolate cake layered with creamy frosting and decorated with spooky Halloween designs to thrill kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Decorating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
Frosting and Decoration
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • orange and black food coloring
  • Halloween candies or sprinkles

Equipment

  • 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add hot water and stir until combined. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour into prepared pans and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Cream butter, powdered sugar, and milk for frosting. Divide and tint with food coloring.
  7. Frost cooled cakes, layer, and decorate with Halloween candies or designs.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Get creative with the decorations! Spiderweb piping, candy eyes, and gummy worms make it extra spooky.
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