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Halloween cake

A festive Halloween cake perfect for celebrating the spooky season with layers of chocolate and orange frosting, decorated with themed candies and edible decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.75 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Frosting & Decorations
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons orange food coloring
  • 1 cup Halloween themed candies

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add boiling water to the batter and stir well. Pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and orange food coloring. Mix until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes and decorate with Halloween candies and themed decorations.

Notes

Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting. Decorate generously with candies for a festive look.