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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake
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Indulge in the festive spirit with our Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, a captivating dessert that combines rich chocolate and vanilla flavors with a striking red and black marble design. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this cake dazzles with its eerie decorations of drippy red “blood” and playful eyeball sprinkles, making it a delightful centerpiece for both kids and adults. Easy to make and customize, this recipe offers an exciting family activity that guarantees smiles all around. Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or simply celebrating the season, this haunted treat is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (293g) all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 5 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), chopped
  • Black gel icing color
  • Red gel icing color
  • 2 1/4 cups (504g) unsalted butter
  • 8 cups (920g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (114g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5–7 tbsp (75-105ml) water/cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz red Wilton candy melts
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • Sprinkles (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl: combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter into two bowls. Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Stir half of the batter into the melted chocolate for the dark part of your marble cake.
  5. Scoop alternating spoonfuls of each batter into prepared pans. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl them together for a marbled effect.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. While cakes cool, prepare frosting by creaming together unsalted butter with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, and water or cream until fluffy.
  8. Once cooled, spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake. Use black and red gel icing for decoration along with sprinkles to create a spooky look!

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