Description
A spooky and fun cake inspired by the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Black food coloring (gel-based)
- Orange food coloring (gel-based)
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Slowly pour in boiling water while mixing. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter into two parts. Color one part black and the other orange.
- Pour the colored batters into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely. Level the tops if needed.
- Stack the cakes with a layer of buttercream in between. Frost the entire cake with black buttercream.
- Decorate with Jack Skellington-inspired designs using white buttercream.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
- Chill the cake before frosting for easier handling.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: nightmare before christmas cake, halloween cake, jack skellington cake, themed cake