Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this Halloween Slash Cake! This spooktacular dessert features rich, moist chocolate layers enveloped in fluffy white frosting and adorned with a chilling red “blood” drizzle. Perfect for any Halloween gathering, this cake is a delightful blend of creativity and taste that will leave everyone both horrified and delighted. Embrace the fun of the season and create unforgettable memories with this whimsical treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Red & black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by whipping butter until creamy; add powdered sugar and heavy cream to achieve desired consistency. Mix in food coloring.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and cover the entire cake. Drizzle with red food coloring for effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg