Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is the ultimate festive treat. This rich chocolate cake, layered with silky buttercream frosting, is perfect for Halloween celebrations or cozy family gatherings. Each slice reveals a decadent blend of chocolate and cream, guaranteed to delight your guests. With an aroma that fills your kitchen and a visual appeal that makes it a showstopper, this cake is not just dessert; it’s an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For buttercream frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy; adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Frost cooled cakes generously with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg