Description
Indulge in the spooky spirit of Halloween with this decadent Halloween Slash Cake! Layers of rich chocolate cake are adorned with vibrant orange frosting and eerie decorations, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for your festive gathering. Each slice reveals delightful surprise fillings that will leave your guests enchanted and craving more. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this cake is the ultimate treat to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Orange and black food coloring (for decoration)
- Edible sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, beat powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth for frosting. Add food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Frost cooled cakes generously between layers and on top. Decorate with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg