Description
Get ready to enchant your Halloween celebrations with Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars! These whimsical dessert jars are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate cake and vibrant green buttercream, layered beautifully for both taste and visual appeal. Perfect for parties, these individual servings come topped with adorable fondant decorations that will charm both kids and adults alike. Easy to assemble and customizable, they make a fantastic addition to any festive gathering. Create magical moments with every spoonful of this spooky treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 800 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (optional)
- Electric green food coloring (a few drops)
- 250 g orange fondant
- 200 g black fondant
- 1 tbsp CMC powder
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and prepare baking pans.
- 2. Cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time while mixing.
- 3. Combine dry ingredients in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture along with milk and vanilla.
- 4. Bake in prepared pans for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- 5. For the frosting, beat softened salted butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- 6. Assemble jars by layering crumbled cake and buttercream; top with fondant decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor. Chill your buttercream slightly if too soft for easier piping. Customize your jars by adding different colors or themed decorations.