Description

Delight your guests this spooky season with a moist chocolate Halloween cake, layered with rich cream cheese frosting and decorated with vibrant sprinkles. This festive treat not only looks spooktacular but tastes incredible, making it the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween gathering. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this cake will have everyone screaming with joy!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until frothy. Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
Once cooled, frost one cake layer, stack the second on top, and frost the entire cake.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - For added fun, try different flavorings like pumpkin spice or mint chocolate. - Decorate with gummy worms or edible glitter for extra festivity.