Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is the ultimate indulgence for any celebration. This decadent dessert features rich, velvety chocolate layers lovingly enveloped in a silky buttercream frosting. Perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion, it’s sure to impress guests with its stunning appearance and delightful flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to create a sweet masterpiece that everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Milk (for frosting as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until light.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the buttercream, beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and add milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cakes are completely cool, stack them with frosting in between layers and frost the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg