Jack Skellington Cake: Discover the Perfect Recipe!
A delightful and spooky Jack Skellington Cake perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- White fondant for decoration
- Black food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes with buttercream frosting and stack them.
- Cover the cake with white fondant and use black food coloring to create Jack Skellington’s face.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use a sharp knife to trim the tops of the cakes for a flat surface.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.