Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake, featuring velvety layers of chocolate and luscious buttercream frosting. Perfect for spooky celebrations or a delightful treat any day, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a family favorite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll conjure up a delicious dessert that captivates both the eyes and taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder with milk until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg