Spooktacular Vampire Blood Drip Cake is a dramatic Halloween showstopper featuring rich, haunted chocolate cake layers, silky vanilla buttercream, and a chilling deep-red “vampire blood” drip that cascades down the sides. It’s equal parts creepy and elegant—perfect as a centerpiece dessert for Halloween parties, haunted house gatherings, or spooky celebrations.
The cake itself is intensely chocolatey and moist, thanks to cocoa powder, buttermilk, and hot water, which creates a thin batter that bakes into tender, even layers. A smooth buttercream crumb coat provides the perfect canvas for the glossy red ganache drip, giving the illusion of freshly spilled vampire blood. Once chilled, the cake slices cleanly while keeping its sinister visual impact.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure for tall, sturdy layers.
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar – Sweetens and keeps the cake moist.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – Delivers deep chocolate flavor.
- 2 tsp baking soda – Helps the cake rise evenly.
- 1 tsp baking powder – Adds extra lift.
- 1 tsp salt – Balances sweetness and intensifies cocoa.
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature – Keeps the crumb soft and tender.
- ½ cup vegetable oil – Adds moisture without heaviness.
- 3 large eggs – Bind the batter and add richness.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract – Enhances overall flavor.
- 1 cup hot water – Activates cocoa and creates a smooth batter.
For the Buttercream Frosting
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