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Spooky Halloween Cake

A moist chocolate cake layered with buttercream and decorated with eerie designs for a festive Halloween treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Decorating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • orange and black food coloring
  • Halloween candies, sprinkles, candy eyes for decoration

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in hot water; batter will be thin.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake 35–40 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter, sugar, and milk until fluffy for frosting. Divide and tint with food colors.
  7. Frost cake layers, decorate with candies, sprinkles, and spooky designs.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use spiderweb piping, candy eyes, or gummy worms to enhance the spooky look.
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