Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is the ultimate indulgence for your spooky celebrations. This decadent cake features rich chocolate layers that melt in your mouth, generously frosted with creamy buttercream. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, it evokes nostalgia while being a stunning centerpiece. Each slice is a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 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, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients on low speed until fully mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make buttercream by beating room temperature butter and gradually adding powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (96g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg