Description
Elevate your Halloween celebrations with this Spooky Halloween Marble Cake! With its striking red and black marbled design, this cake is a feast for the eyes and the palate. The rich combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors creates a moist, delectable treat that will leave your guests enchanted. Adorned with drippy red ‘blood’ icing and playful spooky sprinkles, it’s perfect for parties or as a unique dessert centerpiece. Experience the fun of decorating and serving this cake at your next gathering—your taste buds will thank you!
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, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 5 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 1/4 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 8 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 5–7 tbsp water/cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)
- Black gel icing color (for decoration)
- 4 oz red Wilton candy melts (for decoration)
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add buttermilk to the mixture, followed by the melted chocolate.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Divide batter into two bowls; tint one with black gel icing color and leave the other plain.
- Alternate spoonfuls of each batter into prepared pans and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flair, create themed decorations using edible glitter or spooky toppings. Feel free to experiment with different colors to match your Halloween theme.