Whimsical Halloween Cake with Golden Pumpkin Figurines and Black Cat
A delightful dessert that brings festive cheer with charming decorations perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3-4 cups buttercream frosting (colored orange and black)
- Mini golden pumpkin figurines (available at craft stores)
- Black cat cake topper (or mini chocolate cat figures)
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Slowly mix in the boiling water until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Frost with a layer of buttercream on top of one layer, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with colored frosting, golden pumpkin figurines, black cat topper, and sprinkles.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for even mixing. Test cake doneness with a toothpick.