Description
This Halloween Layer Cake features bold orange, purple, and black layers with rich chocolate ganache, topped with spooky candy eyes and festive sprinkles. A true showstopper for any Halloween party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Gel food coloring (orange, purple, black)
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Candy eyes and Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly into three bowls and color each with gel food coloring (orange, purple, and black).
- Pour colored batters into separate prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- To make ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Stack cake layers with a thin layer of ganache between each. Spread ganache over the top and sides. Decorate with candy eyes and sprinkles.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without affecting batter texture.
- Bake layers ahead of time and store tightly wrapped for up to 2 days before assembling.
- Let ganache cool to a spreadable consistency for smoother frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Halloween cake, spooky layer cake, chocolate ganache cake, Halloween dessert, colorful cake