Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare pans with grease and flour.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool before frosting.
- Decorate with Halloween-themed treats.
Notes
- Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper black shade without thinning the batter.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting or try a chocolate ganache for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg