Description
A moist, decadent, and easy-to-make chocolate cake perfect for Halloween celebrations. This streamlined recipe delivers professional results with a soft, stable crumb that is ideal for festive decorating. Designed for busy hosts, this recipe creates a rich chocolate flavor profile and stays fresh for days after baking. It is a family-friendly dessert that scales effortlessly for large festive gatherings.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch cake pan with non-stick baking spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixer bowl until uniform.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs together.
Slowly incorporate the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients.
Beat the batter until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the hot water by hand until the batter is thin and consistent.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before decorating for your Halloween party.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for the best emulsion. You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a slightly different flavor profile. The cake base is sturdy enough to hold heavy decorations like chocolate ganache or icing.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg