Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is a decadent dessert that will make any occasion feel special. With rich chocolate layers that melt in your mouth and a fluffy buttercream frosting that adds the perfect touch, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Whether for Halloween or any festive gathering, this cake brings joy and sweetness to every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and parchment-lined 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once completely cool, frost with creamy buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg