Description
Transform your Halloween gathering with this delightful Spooktacular Halloween Cake! Infused with the rich flavors of chocolate and adorned with vibrant green frosting, this cake is not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Gather your ingredients and get ready for some spooky fun in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (canola recommended)
- 1 cup water (room temperature)
- 5 drops green food coloring
- 2 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup candy eyes
- 1/2 cup themed sprinkles (bat or pumpkin-shaped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add green food coloring until you achieve your desired hue.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread buttercream frosting on top of one layer and stack the second layer on top.
- Decorate with candy eyes and themed sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg