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Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars

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Get ready to enchant your Halloween festivities with Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars! These delightful dessert jars are a whimsical blend of rich chocolate cake and vibrant green buttercream, topped with cute fondant decorations that bring a festive flair to any gathering. Perfect for both themed parties and cozy family get-togethers, these individual servings make for an impressive treat that will delight guests of all ages. Easy to assemble and customizable with your favorite sprinkles or fondant shapes, these charming cake jars are sure to become a seasonal favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 330 g self-raising flour
  • 360 g granulated sugar
  • 360 g butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 30 g unsweetened black cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 90 ml milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g salted butter (for buttercream)
  • 800 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1¼ tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream (optional – if the buttercream is too stiff)
  • Electric green food coloring (a few drops)
  • 250 g Orange fondant
  • 200 g Black fondant
  • 1 tbsp CMC powder
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans by greasing and lining them.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in the dry mixture and add eggs one at a time until well combined.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before crumbling them into pieces for layering in jars with buttercream.

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