Chocolate orange Halloween cake recipe
This chocolate orange halloween cake recipe is the perfect dessert for your party! It's simple and easy to follow, and it's perfect for a winter get-together.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3: Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Step 4: Stir in the boiling water, orange zest, and orange extract. The batter will be thin, but don't worry, that's normal!
- Step 5: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Step 6: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans.
- Step 7: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and vegetable shortening together until light and fluffy.
- Step 8: Add in the orange juice, orange extract, and confectioner's sugar. Beat until well combined and the frosting is smooth.
- Step 9: Add in the orange food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Step 10: Once the cakes have cooled, remove them from the pans and level the tops with a serrated knife.
- Step 11: Place one cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Step 12: Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake. This is called the crumb coat and will help the final layer of frosting go on smoother.
