Halloween Cake
A delightful chocolate cake perfect for Halloween celebrations, easy to decorate and enjoyable for all ages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Colored frosting (orange, purple, green)
- Edible decorations (e.g., candy eyeballs, spider web candy)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully to create a thin batter.
- Pour the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cakes with colored frostings and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond milk. Ensure the oven is preheated before baking.
Find it online: https://www.nofussrecipe.com/halloween-cake/