Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of festive celebrations. This rich, dark chocolate cake layered with fluffy, sweet buttercream is sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings, every bite brings a wave of nostalgic joy and indulgence. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this recipe is designed to make you shine in the kitchen.
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
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 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 (sifted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (optional for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing; then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients while alternating with whole milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg