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Easy Halloween Chocolate Cake Recipe from Scratch

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A chocolaty and moist cake topped with creamy white chocolate ganache, perfect for Halloween celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 8 ounces (225g) white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • Orange food coloring (optional)
  • Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or chocolate pieces for decorations

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. While the cakes cool, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped white chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  8. Let the ganache cool slightly before spreading between layers and over the cake.
  9. Decorate with Halloween sprinkles and other spooky decorations as desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best results and cool the cake completely before frosting.

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Keywords: Halloween, chocolate cake, dessert, baking, festive cake, ganache

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