Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent layers of this Moist Halloween Chocolate Layer Cake topped with creamy buttercream. A delightful treat perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cream or milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cream or milk until fluffy and smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg