Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Stir in boiling water and black food coloring.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before decorating.
- Feel free to use any frosting and decorations that fit the Halloween theme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian