Description
Soft chocolate cakes sandwiched with a bright orange cream cheese frosting. A festive and easy-to-make treat for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate larger bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Drop 2-tablespoon portions of batter onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Stir in orange gel food coloring until the desired vibrant shade is reached.
- Pipe or spoon filling onto the flat side of one cooled cake and top with another cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American