Witch Cauldron Halloween Cake
Witch Cauldron Halloween Cake is a spellbinding dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a whimsical, spooky design. This moist chocolate cake, topped with vibrant green frosting and adorned with candy decorations, makes for the perfect centerpiece at your Halloween gatherings. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, this cake will delight guests of all ages while satisfying even the most wicked sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Candy decorations (gummy worms, edible glitter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in milk and vegetable oil. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely before removing from pans.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached. Stir in green food coloring.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled layers, covering the entire cake with more frosting, and decorating with candy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg