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Candy Corn Cake
A vibrant and delicious cake inspired by the classic candy corn, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder best quality available
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Eggs and Liquids
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk or skim milk with added cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup very hot water or hot coffee
Frosting
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 block
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Food Coloring & Chocolate
- as needed yellow and orange food coloring see recipe notes
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine and bake for 35 minutes.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth.
- Divide frosting and tint with yellow and orange food coloring as desired. Frost the cooled cake.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream and drizzle over the cake for decoration.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Adjust food coloring for vibrant colors.