Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is the ultimate indulgence for your spooky celebrations. This rich chocolate cake, layered with silky buttercream frosting, delivers a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights, this cake will impress your guests and leave them asking for more. With its velvety texture and festive appearance, it’s a dessert everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 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 buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy; slowly add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (117g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg