Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is a decadent dessert that captures the spirit of celebration. This rich chocolate cake, adorned with creamy, fluffy buttercream, evokes nostalgic memories of joyful gatherings. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy family evenings, each slice promises an explosion of flavor that will delight all ages. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is your go-to treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Tap gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder; mix on low speed and adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and cover the entire cake. Decorate with sprinkles or Halloween-themed toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg