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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake
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Indulge your Halloween spirit with this Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, a delightful centerpiece that combines striking aesthetics and delicious flavors. Featuring a mesmerizing marbled design of rich chocolate and vibrant red, this cake captures the essence of the season while being incredibly easy to make. With a luscious buttercream icing and spooky decorative elements, it’s perfect for any festive gathering or celebration. Gather your friends and family for a treat that’s not only visually stunning but also irresistibly tasty!

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 for icing
  • 8 cups (920g) powdered sugar for icing
  • 1 cup (114g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder for icing
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for icing
  • 5–7 tbsp (75-105ml) water/cream for icing
  • 1/4 tsp salt for icing
  • 4 oz red Wilton candy melts for decoration
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream for decoration
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and oil until creamy; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
  3. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until combined. Divide batter; mix melted chocolate into one half with black gel color, leaving the other plain or adding red gel color.
  4. Pour alternating spoonfuls into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to racks.
  6. Prepare icing by beating butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder with vanilla extract; adjust consistency with water if needed.
  7. Frost cooled cakes, drizzle melted red candy melts over the top, and decorate with sprinkles.

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