Torta Momia Halloween
A delightful and spooky chocolate cake designed for Halloween, perfect for both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon 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
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy eyes
- Black fondant (optional, for extra detailing)
- Additional white frosting for mummy bandages
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs, then add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing with milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Place one layer on a serving plate, frost the top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Create bandage strips with white frosting and decorate with candy eyes.
Notes
Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.