Funny Bones Cake
Indulge in a spook-tacular treat with this Funny Bones Cake—a moist, rich chocolate cake layered with creamy peanut butter filling and topped with optional chocolate ganache for an indulgent finish. Perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion, this cake combines decadent, melt-in-your-mouth flavors with playful candy bone decorations to create a dessert that’s both delicious and delightfully eerie. The secret to its ultra-moist texture lies in the addition of boiling water to the batter, while the lush peanut butter filling adds a creamy, nutty contrast to the rich cocoa. Whether served as a centerpiece for your next Halloween party or a crowd-pleasing dessert at family gatherings, this cake is sure to leave a lasting impression. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to 12, it’s an irresistible blend of fun and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chocolate ganache or melted chocolate (optional, for dripping effect)
- 1 package Candy bones or Halloween-themed decorations (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist and tender cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the peanut butter filling. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter together until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Stir in the heavy cream until the filling reaches a spreadable consistency.
Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops with a knife if needed. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of peanut butter filling on top.
Top with the second cake layer and gently press down. If desired, spread additional peanut butter filling over the top and sides of the cake.
For an extra touch, drizzle chocolate ganache or melted chocolate over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Decorate with candy bones or other spooky decorations as desired.
Refrigerate the cake for 20 minutes to set the frosting before serving. Enjoy your Funny Bones Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 402.9 g | 517% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.5 g | 712% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 710 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 6517 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1237.9 g | 450% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.6 g | 320% | |
| Total Sugars | 871.6 g | ||
| Protein | 145.3 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 48.3 mg | 268% | |
| Potassium | 5208 mg | 111% | |
*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.
