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Scary Good Halloween

Scary Good Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Cake You'll Love

Enjoy a Scary Good Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Cake that delights with rich flavors and spooky decorations, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix This provides a robust chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Adds moisture; can substitute with applesauce.
  • 3 large Eggs Binds the mixture together.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps cake moist; may substitute with applesauce.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Infuses melty chocolate goodness.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to blend smoothly.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Deepens the chocolate flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  4. Prepare the frosting by beating together softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then add cocoa powder.
  5. Once cakes are cool, layer them with frosting and coat the top and sides with more frosting.
  6. Decorate the cake with Halloween-themed toppings like gummy worms or candy eyeballs.
  7. Slice and serve on themed Halloween plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your batter is smooth to promote even baking; allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to maintain aesthetics.

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