Chocolate Cake with Halloween Decoration
A delightful chocolate cake adorned with playful Halloween decorations, perfect for fall celebrations and parties.
Ingredients
For the cake batter
- 120 g finely chopped dark chocolate
- 100 g butter can be substituted with vegan margarine for dairy-free option
- 1.25 cups sugar can be replaced with stevia or coconut sugar
- 0.25 cups oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs can be substituted with flaxseed mixed with water for vegan option
- 0.25 cups cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cups boiling water can use hot water instead
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- a pinch salt
For the frosting and decoration
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- a pinch salt
- 1 package Maria biscuits for decoration
- 1 package chocolate biscuits without filling for decoration
- 1 tablespoon melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on a clean, flat surface.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Heat until melted and smooth.
Mixing
- In a larger mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the cooled chocolate and butter mixture.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Add boiling water and instant coffee to the batter.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round cake pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting and Decoration
- In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate powder, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy.
- Spread frosting generously on the cooled cake. Decorate with crushed Maria and chocolate biscuits.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Can be frozen for 2-3 months.