Slice of Halloween Vanilla Cake with black and orange layers on a plate next to the full decorated cake and recipe text

Halloween Vanilla Cake recipe

A show-stopping three-layer Halloween cake with vibrant orange vanilla sponge, dramatic black chocolate cream cheese buttercream, and adorable piped ghost decorations on top.

  • Difficulty
    4 out of 5
  • Prep: 45 minutes
  • Cook: 26-28 minutes
  • Servings: Serves 12-16
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Ingredients

VANILLA SPONGE
235g Butter
100g Vegetable Oil
290g Caster Sugar
5 Eggs
335g Self Raising Flour
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
100g Buttermilk
3/4 tsp Vanilla
3/4 tsp Orange Food Colour
3x 7" Round Tins

BLACK BUTTERCREAM
300g 70% Dark Chocolate
420g Cream Cheese (room temp)
130g Butter
660g Icing Sugar
2 tsp Black Food Colouring

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
125g Butter
200g Icing Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Milk
Drop of Vanilla

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Get into the Halloween spirit with our delicious Halloween Vanilla Cake recipe! This spooky treat is perfect for any Halloween gathering or party. Our step-by-step downloadable recipe makes it easy to create this festive dessert in your own kitchen.

Our Halloween Vanilla Cake is a classic vanilla cake recipe with a Halloween twist. The cake is moist and fluffy, with layers of rich vanilla buttercream frosting in between. Our recipe also includes decorating tips to transform your cake into a spooky masterpiece. From ghostly swirls to creepy crawlies, you can customize your cake to suit your Halloween theme.

Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just want to treat yourself to a festive dessert, our Halloween Vanilla Cake recipe is sure to be a hit. Download the recipe now and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and spooky treat!