Halloween Chocolate Drip Cake: Indulgent Treat for Spooky Celebrations
Indulge in the richness of this Halloween Chocolate Drip Cake that is perfect for spooky celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated 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 whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- Gummy bats for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix well. Slowly add boiling water to the batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just below boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Let the cakes cool, then remove from pans. Drip the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake.
- Decorate with gummy bats for a spooky touch.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a layer of chocolate frosting between the cake layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Halloween, Cake, Chocolate, Drip Cake