Enchanting Halloween Cottage Cake
Create a mesmerizing centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations with this delectable Enchanting Halloween Cottage Cake. Inspired by the beloved cult classic film Hocus Pocus, this whimsical creation combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies, and finishes with a striking candy glass window design. With layers of velvety Cookies and Cream Buttercream and intricate chocolate cookie trim that mimics a fairy-tale cottage, this dessert will not only charm your taste buds but also captivate the imaginations of all who lay eyes on it. The cake's enchanting appearance and deliciously indulgent flavors make it a perfect fit for spooky gatherings and festive celebrations alike! Prepare to bewitch your friends and family with this bewitching treat!
60
Servings
N/A
Calories
25
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
2 cups (granulated)
Milk
1 cup (whole)
Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup (for baking)
Eggs
2 (large, beaten)
Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons (pure)
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups (sifted)
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3/4 cup (for cake)
Baking Powder
2 teaspoons (for cake)
Baking Soda
1 1/2 teaspoons (for cake)
Salt
1 teaspoon (for cake)
Boiling Water
1 cup (for cake)
Oreo Cookies
12 (pulsed in a food processor)
Unsalted Butter
2 cups (room temperature)
Confectioners' Sugar
6 cups (for frosting)
Vanilla
3 teaspoons (for frosting)
Heavy Whipping Cream
2 tablespoons (for frosting)
Ground Oreo Cookies
2 Oreo cookies (finely ground for frosting)
Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cups (packed)
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
1 1/2 cups (for wood trim)
Cocoa
5 tablespoons (for wood trim)
Light Corn Syrup
1 cup (for candy glass)
Cream of Tartar
1/4 teaspoon (for candy glass)
Food Coloring
2 drops (blue, for candy glass)
Egg Whites
3 large (for royal icing)
Additional Food Coloring
2 drops (brown, red, yellow for leaves)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Enchanting Halloween Cottage Cake?
It is a mesmerizing chocolate centerpiece cake inspired by the film Hocus Pocus, featuring Oreo cookies, candy glass windows, and cookies and cream buttercream.
What film inspired the design of this cake?
This whimsical cake creation is inspired by the beloved cult classic film Hocus Pocus.
How many servings does this cake yield?
The Enchanting Halloween Cottage Cake provides approximately 60 servings.
What are the primary flavors in this dessert?
The cake features rich chocolate flavors combined with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies and velvety Cookies and Cream Buttercream.
What type of frosting is used for this cottage cake?
The recipe uses a Cookies and Cream Buttercream made with unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, heavy whipping cream, and ground Oreo cookies.
What unique decoration is used for the windows?
The windows are created using a striking blue candy glass design made from light corn syrup, sugar, and cream of tartar.
How is the wood trim effect achieved?
The intricate chocolate cookie wood trim is made using brown sugar, Hershey's chocolate syrup, and cocoa.
How many eggs are required for the cake batter?
The recipe requires 2 large beaten eggs for the cake batter.
What kind of oil is used in the baking process?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of vegetable oil specifically for baking.
Is baking soda or baking powder used in this recipe?
Both are used: 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
What type of milk is recommended?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of whole milk.
How many Oreo cookies are needed for the cake batter?
12 Oreo cookies, pulsed in a food processor, are needed for the cake itself.
How much flour is required?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What is the purpose of boiling water in the recipe?
1 cup of boiling water is added to the cake batter to help bloom the cocoa and create a moist texture.
What ingredients are used for the candy glass?
The candy glass is made from light corn syrup, cream of tartar, and blue food coloring.
What color is the candy glass window?
The recipe specifies using blue food coloring for the candy glass windows.
How many cups of confectioners' sugar are needed for the frosting?
The frosting requires 6 cups of confectioners' sugar.
What is the base of the royal icing?
The royal icing is made using 3 large egg whites.
What colors of food coloring are used for the decorative leaves?
Brown, red, and yellow food coloring are used to create the autumn leaves.
How much vanilla extract is used in the cake?
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract are used in the cake batter, with additional vanilla in the frosting.
What is the prep for the Oreo cookies used in the frosting?
The frosting uses 2 Oreo cookies that are finely ground.
What category of food does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
Is this cake suitable for a large party?
Yes, with 60 servings, it is an ideal centerpiece for large Halloween gatherings and festive celebrations.
Does the recipe use unsalted or salted butter?
The recipe specifically calls for 2 cups of room temperature unsalted butter.
What gives the cake its chocolate flavor?
The flavor comes from 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder in the batter.
How much chocolate syrup is needed for the trim?
The wood trim requires 1 1/2 cups of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.
What is the preparation for the sugar in the cake?
The cake uses 2 cups of granulated sugar.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include halloween, cottage cake, chocolate cake, oreo, festive dessert, spooky treat, and hocus pocus.
Is this considered a fall baking recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as fall baking and features autumn-colored leaf decorations.
How much heavy whipping cream is used?
2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream are used for the frosting.