Ghostly Graveyard Cake
Delight your guests this Halloween with the Ghostly Graveyard Cake! This spooky dessert features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and playful decorations that create an unforgettable centerpiece for any celebration. Easy to make and fully customizable, this cake is sure to thrill both kids and adults alike while tantalizing their taste buds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Gummy worms (assorted colors)
- Crushed chocolate cookies (for "dirt")
- Plastic tombstones (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until frothy. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost one layer with chocolate frosting, stack the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Sprinkle crushed cookies on top and add gummy worms and tombstones for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg