19+ Halloween Cake Recipe Waitrose Try These Culinary Delights!

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 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 milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add in the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the boiling water, the batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder, beating until well combined.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
4. If the frosting is too thick, add in a bit more heavy cream, if it is too thin, add in more confectioners' sugar.
5. Frost the cooled cake and decorate as desired.

Decorating Ideas:

Get creative with your Halloween decorations and make this cake truly spooky. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Add chocolate chips or crushed Oreos on top to create a "dirt" effect.
• Use gummy worms or spiders to crawl across the top of the cake.
• Make tombstones out of cookies and place them on top of the cake.
• Use black and orange sprinkles to add some festive color.

With this halloween cake recipe from Waitrose, the possibilities are endless. So have fun and enjoy this deliciously spooky treat with your friends and family this Halloween!