Description
A fun and festive layer cake inspired by the classic Halloween song, perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Green, purple, and orange food coloring
- Assorted Halloween decorations (candy eyes, sprinkles, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Divide frosting into three bowls. Tint one green, one purple, and one orange.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with green frosting. Top with second layer.
- Frost sides with alternating colors. Decorate with Halloween candies and sprinkles.
Notes
- For a firmer frosting, refrigerate for 30 minutes before decorating
- Cake can be made 1 day ahead – store covered at room temperature
- Use gel food coloring for brighter colors
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
