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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, a delightful centerpiece perfect for any Halloween gathering. This eye-catching dessert features a haunting blend of rich chocolate and vanilla batters swirled together to create a mesmerizing marble effect. Finished with drippy red ‘blood’ icing and decorated with spooky sprinkles, it’s not just a treat—it’s an experience that will impress guests of all ages. Easy to make, this cake allows for endless customization, making it an ideal choice for your next party or celebration. Prepare to enchant your friends and family with this fun and delicious addition to your Halloween festivities!

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
  • 2 1/4 cups (504g) unsalted butter for frosting
  • 8 cups (920g) powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 cup (114g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 5–7 tbsp (75-105ml) water/cream for frosting
  • 1/4 tsp salt for frosting
  • Black gel icing color for decoration
  • Red gel icing color for decoration
  • 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) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  4. Mix in buttermilk gradually until combined.
  5. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
  6. Divide batter; mix melted chocolate and black gel color into one half.
  7. Spoon alternate dollops of both batters into prepared pans, swirling gently for marbling.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool before frosting with red icing and decorating as desired.

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