Description
Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Buttercream is a decadent dessert that transforms your Halloween celebration into a chocolate paradise. This cake features rich, moist layers enveloped in fluffy buttercream, creating an irresistible treat that will delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for any spooky gathering, this cake not only tastes fantastic but also leaves you with sweet memories to cherish long after the last slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Lightly dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients while mixing gently; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. While cooling, beat cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg