Description
Soft, cocoa-rich chocolate cakes sandwiched with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting and decorated for Halloween. A perfect, kid-friendly treat for October celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (orange, green, or purple)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per cake onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Pipe a dollop of frosting onto the flat side of one cooled cake and top with another cake.
- Add candy eyes or sprinkles to create your spooky monster designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American