Description
A moist and rich chocolate cake from scratch, decorated with spooky Halloween designs to delight everyone at your party.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Orange and black food coloring
- Edible Halloween decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pans.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
- Stir in boiling water for a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool cakes, prepare frosting, and assemble with Halloween decorations.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with almond milk + vinegar for a dairy-free option.
- Use espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Perfect as cupcakes or a bundt cake for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Halloween chocolate cake, chocolate cake from scratch, spooky cake