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Spooky Delight: 35-Minute Chocolate Coffin Cake Recipe

Chocolate coffin cake

A rich chocolate coffin cake perfect for Halloween or themed parties. This cake is moist, decadent, and shaped like a coffin for a spooky twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Black food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a coffin-shaped cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Once cooled, decorate with black frosting and edible decorations.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for deeper black color.
  • Let cake cool completely before frosting.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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