Description
A themed birthday cake inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your choice of chocolate frosting.
- Decorate with Nightmare Before Christmas themed decorations.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant decorations.
- Consider using themed cake toppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: nightmare before christmas birthday cake