Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is a delightful dessert that captures the spirit of fall and festive gatherings. With rich, dark chocolate layers paired with velvety buttercream frosting, this cake is perfect for Halloween parties or any celebration. Its enchanting aroma and luscious taste make every slice a joyful experience, bringing smiles to faces young and old alike. Whether you’re sharing it at a spooky gathering or simply enjoying it on a cozy afternoon, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg