How to make a creepy, crawly Halloween cake Toronto Star from www.thestar.com
Introduction
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning your spooky celebrations. One of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit is by baking a delicious cake. In this article, we'll show you how to make a fantastic Halloween cake that's sure to impress your guests. This cake is easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the decorations:
Orange food coloring gel
Black food coloring gel
Halloween-themed sprinkles and candies
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing them and lining them with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined. 3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. 4. Stir in the boiling water, and mix until the batter is smooth. 5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. 6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. 7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. 8. Remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack. 9. To make the frosting, cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. 10. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy. 11. Divide the frosting into two bowls. Add orange food coloring to one bowl and black food coloring to the other bowl. Mix until the frosting is evenly colored. 12. Place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a layer of orange frosting on top. 13. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Spread a layer of black frosting on top. 14. Use a piping bag and nozzle to pipe the remaining frosting onto the cake in a decorative pattern. 15. Decorate the cake with Halloween-themed sprinkles and candies.
Nutrition
Here's the nutritional information for one serving of this Halloween cake (based on 12 servings):
Calories: 544
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 483mg
Potassium: 252mg
Carbohydrates: 87g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 66g
Protein: 5g
Conclusion
There you have it – a fantastic Halloween cake that's sure to impress your guests. This cake is easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients. With its spooky colors and Halloween-themed decorations, it's the perfect addition to any Halloween party. So why not give this recipe a try and bring some spooky fun to your celebrations this year?
