Chocolate Halloween Cake
A delightful mashup of rich chocolate flavors and festive decorations, this cake is perfect for celebrating Halloween with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Candy corn or other Halloween-themed candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then decorate with candy corn.
Notes
You can use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option. For richer flavor, feel free to add chocolate chips or use dark cocoa powder.