Spooky Skeleton Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake decorated to resemble a spooky skeleton, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Skeleton prop for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate the boiling water, noting that the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate the cakes using the skeleton prop and enjoy your spooky treat!
Notes
For added flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder instead of regular. For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or soy milk.