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Spooky and Delicious Halloween Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings

Description

This spooky and delicious Halloween cake recipe is perfect for festive gatherings, combining moist, colorful layers with creamy frosting and fun creepy decorations. Made with classic cake ingredients and enhanced with pumpkin pie spice and vibrant food coloring, it’s a delightful treat that’s as fun to decorate as it is to share. Ideal for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy scary movie nights.

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 g), softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
  • Orange or black food coloring (gel preferred)

For the Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (225 g), softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360 g)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Black, orange, and purple food coloring

For Decoration

  • Sprinkles
  • Candy eyes
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Edible glitter or shimmer powder
  • Gummy worms or candy corn

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and incorporated evenly.
  5. Color the Batter: Divide the batter into separate bowls according to the number of colors desired. Add gel food coloring (orange, black, or purple) to each bowl and stir until the color is fully blended.
  6. Bake: Pour the colored batter into the prepared pans, spreading evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
  7. Make the Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then blend in the vanilla extract. Divide the frosting into portions and tint with black, orange, and purple food coloring as desired.
  8. Assemble and Decorate: Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to the cooled cake layers and chill for 20 minutes. Finish with a final smooth layer of frosting. Decorate with Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, edible glitter, gummy worms, or candy corn to create a spooky and festive effect.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for bold colors without thinning the batter.
  • Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Add cocoa powder to black frosting for a deeper color and richer taste.
  • Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner, neater layers.
  • Try making cupcakes or a multi-layer monster cake for a fun variation.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/spooky-and-delicious-halloween-cake-recipe/