Description
This festive and spooky cocoa cake is the ultimate centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. Combining a moist, cocoa-rich cake base with a whimsical muffin structure, this one-bowl recipe is designed for busy weeknights without sacrificing flavor. It features a decadent crumb and a playful design that is easy to decorate, making it a perfect, family-friendly treat that brings comfort and spooky joy to any kitchen.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a round cake pan and a single muffin tin.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil in a large bowl until smooth.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined and free of lumps.
Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tin and the round cake pan.
Bake the muffin for 20 minutes and the cake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow both components to cool completely before assembling to create your spooky haunted house look.
Notes
Substitute cake flour for a lighter crumb if preferred. For the best color, use high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder. You can customize the decorations with chocolate icing or spooky toppings to involve children in the assembly process.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg