Description
Embrace the spirit of Halloween with this moist, rich chocolate cake adorned with colorful frosting. Perfect for gatherings, this festive treat not only delights your taste buds but also adds a whimsical touch to any celebration. Share it with friends and family as you create unforgettable memories filled with laughter and spooky tales.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and milk until fluffy; add food coloring if desired.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg