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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake That’ll Thrill Your Taste Buds

This Spooky Halloween Marble Cake features striking black and red swirls, perfect for impressing guests at any Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour provides structure and stability to your cake
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ensures a nice rise for that fluffy texture
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda gives an extra lift and helps balance acidity
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances the sweetness and overall flavor profile
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor to the black batter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar sweetens your cake while keeping it moist
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract infuses warmth and depth into the cake
  • 1 cup buttermilk adds moisture and a slight tang for a tender crumb
  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate used in the frosting for a luxurious chocolate experience
  • 2 ¼ cups unsalted butter creates a creamy texture and brings all your ingredients together
For the Frosting
  • 8 cups powdered sugar sweetens the frosting and guarantees a smooth finish
  • ½ cup milk adjusts consistency for perfect spreading
  • 1 teaspoon black gel icing color achieves that spooky, dark color for your frosting
For the Decoration
  • ¼ cup red candy melts perfect for a creepy, dripping effect on top of the cake
  • 1 cup bloody bones sprinkles adds a fun, eerie touch that kids will love
  • 1 cup bloody eyeball sprinkles for an extra ghastly detail making your cake festive

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Divide your batter into two separate bowls and stir in unsweetened cocoa powder into one for the chocolate batter.
  7. Using a scoop, alternate dollops of the red and black batters in the center of each prepared pan.
  8. Gently swirl the two batters together in each pan to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  10. Once cool, turn the cakes out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, melt bittersweet chocolate and let it cool slightly. Beat softened butter, then add powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
  12. Add black gel icing color to achieve the desired spooky hue.
  13. Assemble the cake by stacking the layers with frosting in between and covering the entire cake with frosting.
  14. Melt red candy melts and drizzle over the top of the cake for a chilling dripping effect.
  15. Garnish with bloody bones and bloody eyeball sprinkles for a festive, spooky look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure batter is smooth and avoid overmixing. Monitor the cakes as ovens can vary. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

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