Description
Delight your family and friends with this Scary Good Halloween Dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors and seasonal pumpkin goodness. Perfect for any spooky celebration, this moist chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting is a showstopper on your Halloween table. It’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings, while the fun decorations add a whimsical touch to your festivities. Serve it with eerie-themed plates, and watch as everyone indulges in this hauntingly delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually add cocoa powder; adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, layer with frosting between cakes and on top.
- Decorate as desired; serve on themed plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg