Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of this Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake, perfect for spooky celebrations or everyday treats. Each slice features velvety layers of chocolate cake topped with a luscious buttercream frosting, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. Let’s dive into this delightful dessert that brings joy to every occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (optional for tangy frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with creamy buttercream once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg