Killer Halloween Cakes
Killer Halloween Cakes are the ultimate blend of spooky and scrumptious, perfect for your October celebrations. These moist chocolate delights are layered with creamy frosting and adorned with eerie decorations that appeal to both kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or indulging in sweet mischief, every slice offers a thrilling taste experience that will leave everyone howling for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese or buttercream icing. Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg