Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake with Candy Topping
This moist cake combines warm pumpkin spices with rich chocolate and is topped with colorful Halloween candies, making it a festive treat perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup assorted Halloween candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle assorted Halloween candies on top.
Notes
To maintain moisture, wrap any leftover cake tightly. Use fresh baking ingredients for best results.