Halloween Cake

Haunted Graveyard Halloween Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 40 mins

Add a spooky twist to your Halloween celebrations with this Haunted Graveyard Cake! Complete with tombstones, “dirt” topping, and eerie decorations, this cake is both delicious and fun to make. It’s moist, and chocolatey, and features a simple but spooky design that will impress your Halloween party guests. Made with eggs for a fluffy texture, this graveyard cake is the perfect centrepiece for a night of spooky fun.

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 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

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk (more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Decorations:

  • Chocolate cookie crumbs (for dirt effect)
  • Candy tombstones or cookies (for tombstones)
  • Candy pumpkins
  • Black liquorice or chocolate sticks (for fencing)
  • Gummy worms, bats, or edible spiders

Steps:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, which is normal.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before decorating.
  4. Prepare the Frosting: While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate frosting. Beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and spreadable. Add a little extra milk if the frosting is too thick.
  5. Frost the Cake: Spread a layer of chocolate frosting over the cooled cake. Make sure it’s smooth, as this will serve as the base for your haunted graveyard scene.
  6. Add the “Dirt”: Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs evenly over the frosted cake to resemble dirt. You can cover the entire surface or just sections to create different zones of the graveyard.
  7. Decorate the Graveyard:
    • Place candy tombstones or cookies vertically on the cake to create the effect of gravestones. Use a food-safe marker to write “RIP” or other spooky phrases on the tombstones.
    • Add candy pumpkins, gummy worms, and edible spiders for a creepy look.
    • Use black licorice or chocolate sticks to create a “fence” around the edges of the graveyard.
    • Scatter gummy bats or add a few dollops of frosting for extra texture and spookiness.
  8. Chill and Serve: Place the cake in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let the decorations set. This also helps the flavours meld together for an extra rich taste.

Conclusion

This Haunted Graveyard Halloween Cake is the ultimate spooky dessert for your Halloween festivities. With its decorations and deliciously moist chocolate base, it’s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. The Eggoz eggs give it a light, fluffy texture, while the “dirt” topping and candy tombstones make it look like a real haunted graveyard. Serve up a slice of this creepy treat and get ready for some Halloween thrills!

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