Witchy Birthday Cake
The Witchy Birthday Cake is a spellbinding dessert that combines rich cocoa with playful decorations, bringing a festive twist to any birthday celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Decoration
- green food coloring for decoration
- purple frosting for decoration
- optional fondant decorations for witch accessories
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two nine-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water to create a thin batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and frost with purple frosting.
- Stack the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with green food coloring, purple frosting, and fondant decorations.
Notes
For the best flavor experience, use fresh ingredients, and feel free to substitute items based on what you have on hand.