Scary Cakes for Boys
Celebrate Halloween with a fun and spooky twist using this easy recipe for scary cakes that kids will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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 whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- Edible eyeballs
- Black food coloring
- Candy corn or gummy worms
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully to thin the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder for the frosting.
- Assemble the cake, spreading frosting between layers and decorating with creative toppings.
Notes
Don’t rush the cooling process for the best results. Use room temperature ingredients and check for doneness with a toothpick.