Description
A rich, dark chocolate cake with a velvety texture, perfect for Halloween gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and gradually add to the dry ingredients.
- Fold in espresso powder if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip together cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Spread frosting between cake layers and on top. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Sift dry ingredients for a lighter cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween cake, chocolate cake, spooky dessert, festive baking, family recipe