How to Bake Delightful Chocolate Cake This Halloween: 5…

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp (6 g) baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp (6 g) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 g) salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
• 1 tsp (5 g) instant espresso powder (optional)
• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups (440 g) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 ml) heavy cream
• Halloween-themed sprinkles and edible decorations (e.g., gummy worms, candy eyes)