Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is your ultimate Halloween treat that combines rich, velvety chocolate layers with a luscious buttercream frosting. This show-stopping dessert doesn’t just look festive; it tastes heavenly, making it perfect for gatherings or spooky celebrations. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be whipping up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Elevate your Halloween festivities and satisfy your sweet tooth with every decadent slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg