HALLOWEEN CAKE

Here’s a fun and festive Halloween cake recipe that’s perfect for celebrating the spooky season!

Spooky Halloween Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 cup (240ml) orange juice (or milk)

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (black, purple, orange for Halloween colors)

For Decoration:

• Candy corn, gummy worms, chocolate spiders, or other Halloween-themed candies
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk and orange juice. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Make the Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
   • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and color with food coloring as desired.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
   • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
6. Decorate:
   • Decorate the cake with Halloween-themed candies, sprinkles, and any other spooky decorations you like!

Enjoy!

This Halloween cake is sure to be a hit at any party or celebration. Enjoy your spooky creation!