What You’ll Need
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Assorted Halloween-themed decorations (spiders, bats, etc.)
- Black and orange food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
The Steps
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Step 3: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
Step 4: Gradually add the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin, but that’s perfectly normal.
Step 5: Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
Step 6: Bake the cakes for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 8: While the cakes are cooling, prepare your buttercream frosting. Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one bowl black and the other orange using the food coloring.
Step 9: Once the cakes have cooled, trim the tops to create an even surface, if needed. Place one cake layer onto a serving plate and frost the top with the black buttercream. Add the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the orange buttercream.
Step 10: Now it’s time to get creative! Decorate your Halloween cake with assorted Halloween-themed decorations such as spiders, bats, and anything else that gives it a spooky touch.
Step 11: Serve your spooky Halloween cake at your Halloween party or enjoy it with your friends and family!
Final Thoughts
Creating a spooky Halloween cake doesn’t have to be difficult. By following these simple steps and adding your own creative flair, you’ll have a cake that’s not only delicious but also perfect for the Halloween season. So, get into the Halloween spirit and start baking your very own spooky masterpiece!