Spooky Halloween Cakes with Ghost Faces
Delightfully fun cakes decorated with ghost faces, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more for consistency)
- Black food coloring (or chocolate chips for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two round 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, then gradually pour in milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk for the ghost icing.
- Decorate the cooled cakes with icing and add eyes using black food coloring or chocolate chips.
Notes
Substitute whole wheat flour for a heartier cake; use almond extract for a different flavor profile.