Spooky Cake
A delightful chocolate cake decorated with black fondant and glowing orange eyes, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Black fondant for decoration
- Candy or icing for glowing orange eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Mix in a large bowl the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the boiling water carefully into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and letting them cool on wire racks.
- Frost the cakes with chocolate frosting and cover with black fondant.
- Use candy or icing to create glowing orange eyes.
- Slice and enjoy this delightful treat!
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Ensure all ingredients used are at room temperature for the best texture.