Boogers and Slugs Halloween Cake
Get into the spooky spirit with this outrageously fun and creepy Boogers and Slugs Halloween Cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any Halloween party! This decadent chocolate layer cake is made irresistibly moist with buttermilk and a touch of boiling water, while its rich cocoa flavor sets the stage for a ghoulishly green finish. Topped with slime-like neon green ganache and decorated with gummy worms and candy slugs, this cake oozes Halloween vibes. The messy, drippy design adds an extra layer of eerie fun, and you can even enhance the slime effect with a touch of corn syrup for an ultra-glossy finish. Simple to make yet visually stunning, this Halloween-themed cake combines sweet treats with spooky charm to delight kids and adults alike. Perfect for those seeking easy Halloween desserts, creepy cake ideas, or chocolate recipes with a twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring
- 1 bag candy slugs or gummy worms
- 1.5 cups green-tinted frosting or buttercream
- 1 cup white chocolate ganache
- 0.125 teaspoon neon green food dye
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup (optional for extra slime)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Add the boiling water to the batter, mixing carefully until the batter is smooth and thin.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove them and let them cool completely on wire racks.
While the cakes cool, combine the white chocolate ganache with a few drops of neon green food dye and corn syrup (if using) to create a slimy effect.
Assemble the cake by spreading a layer of green-tinted frosting between the cakes, then cover the entire cake with the frosting.
Drip the neon green ganache down the sides of the cake to look like oozy slime. Don’t worry about being too neat; the messier, the better!
Top the cake with candy slugs or gummy worms to create a slug-and-booger-themed decoration.
Serve and enjoy the spooky slimy fun!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.3 g | 368% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.6 g | 493% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 3635 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1355.1 g | 493% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.4 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 915.1 g | ||
| Protein | 102.1 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1013 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 46.1 mg | 256% | |
| Potassium | 4097 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
