This easy Halloween Cake recipe is a fun, not so spooky, way to celebrate the holiday. A simple chocolate layer cake with white chocolate ganache is perfect for any party.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: halloween cake
Servings: 10
Calories: 744kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
9 inch cake pan
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer Cake
1 1/3cupall-purpose flour
1cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1.5teaspoonsbaking powder
1pinchsalt
2eggs
1/2cup+ 3 tablespoons of milk, at room temperature
Black gel food color
White chocolate ganache
2 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream
24.7ounceswhite chocolategood quality
Green gel food color
Orange gel food color
Purple gel food color
Instructions
Chocolate Layer Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), fan assisted.
Line a 6inch cake tin.
In a large bowl, sieve the dry ingredients and mix them together: all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
Add the beaten egg, milk and black food color to the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined but do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin. ( I place a wet cake strip around the tin. It’s great to avoid a big dome on the top and the edges of the cake are soft.)
Bake for 35-40minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you don't use a wet strip, your cake may need less time to be cooked. Start to watch from 30 minutes.
Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
White chocolate ganache
Prepare 3 medium bowls. Set aside.
Melt the white chocolate (microwave or double boiler). I prefer a double boiler for white chocolate to avoid burning. It’s very easy to overheat.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Don’t allow it to boil.
Pour the warm heavy cream over the melted chocolate and stir until fully combined and no lumps remain.