Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is a decadent dessert that’s sure to steal the show at any Halloween gathering. This rich chocolate cake, layered with fluffy buttercream frosting, offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that delights both children and adults alike. Perfect for parties or festive occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees impressive results. Your guests will be clamoring for seconds as the aroma of chocolate fills the air and the spooky decoration adds that perfect Halloween touch.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled completely, frost generously with creamy buttercream made by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg