Cakes & CupcakesNo. 1135 · The 2026 edition
My Family’s 13 Favorite Halloween Recipes
This crowd-pleasing chocolate chip walnut cake is perfect for Halloween parties—easy to make and always a hit.
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This recipe yields a moist and delicious chocolate chip walnut cake that's ideal for Halloween gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it's a treat that both kids and adults will love. The cake bakes in a 9x13 pan and can be cut into squares for easy serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Toothpick
Directions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Use a big bowl to beat the butter and sugar together until they form a smooth mixture.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, adding a little milk between additions.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to the buttered pan and smooth it out into an even layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle—it should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool fully before slicing it into squares.
