Description

Indulge in the delightfully eerie Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, a bewitching centerpiece for your Halloween festivities. This visually striking cake features an enchanting marbling of rich chocolate and vanilla, draped in a devilishly delicious buttercream frosting. Topped with a dripping ‘blood’ effect and gory decorations, it’s not just a treat for the eyes but also tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors. Whether you’re hosting a haunting gathering or simply want to impress friends, this cake is guaranteed to be the star of the show. Easy to make and fun to decorate, it’s perfect for bakers of all skill levels looking to create a memorable dessert that captures the essence of Halloween.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
5 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), chopped
2 1/4 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
8 cups powdered sugar
1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
5–7 tbsp water/cream (for frosting)
1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)
Black gel icing color
Red gel icing color
4 oz red Wilton candy melts
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Sprinkles (for decoration)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
Mix in buttermilk until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
Divide batter; melt chocolate and mix into half for marbling.
Spoon alternating batters into pans and swirl gently.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
Prepare frosting by beating butter with powdered sugar and cocoa; add water as needed for consistency.
Frost cooled cake layers and decorate with melted candy melts and spooky toppings.

Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 435
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 183mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 73mg