Prepare to bewitch your taste buds and send shivers down your spine with the ultimate Halloween showstopper - the Bloody Vampire Cake! This wickedly delectable dessert isn't just a cake; it's a culinary horror that transforms an ordinary chocolate cake into a spine-chilling masterpiece that will make your guests gasp with both fear and delight. With its deep crimson frosting and dramatic black sprinkle accents, this cake promises to be the centerpiece of any spooky celebration, delivering a hauntingly delicious experience that blends rich chocolate with tangy blood orange for a treat that's killer in every sense of the word.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup blood orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 can red frosting
- Black sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, blood orange juice, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Check for doneness at the 30-minute mark.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Open the can of red frosting and stir it gently to ensure it is smooth and easy to spread.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of red frosting on top of the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted first layer. Use the remaining red frosting to cover the top and sides of the entire cake, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- To give the cake a spooky touch, sprinkle black sprinkles generously over the top and sides of the cake, ensuring an even distribution for a dramatic effect.
- For an extra creepy presentation, you can drizzle some additional blood orange juice over the top of the cake to create a 'bloody' effect, if desired.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving. This also helps the flavors meld together.
- Slice the cake into 10 servings and serve chilled, enjoying the deliciously dark and fruity flavors of the Bloody Vampire Cake!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smoother, more consistent cake batter.
- For an extra intense blood-like effect, choose a bright red frosting with a glossy finish.
- Don't overmix the cake batter - stop mixing as soon as ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent a melty, messy decoration.
- For a more dramatic presentation, use a cake turntable when frosting for smooth, even coverage.
- Chill the cake before serving to help the frosting set and enhance the flavor melding.
- Experiment with additional Halloween-themed decorations like edible blood splatters or plastic vampire teeth for extra fright factor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 258kcal
Carbohydrates: 39g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 56mg
