Spooky Halloween Marble Cake
Get ready to impress your guests with a Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, the ultimate centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations! This visually captivating cake features striking red and black marbled layers, enhanced by drippy “blood” icing and playful sprinkles. Not only does it look thrilling, but it also boasts a delightful blend of rich chocolate and vanilla flavors that is sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a fun treat, this cake is easy to make and will leave everyone wanting more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 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
- 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 a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture until well combined.
- Melt bittersweet chocolate and allow it to cool slightly before mixing into half of the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of plain batter and chocolate batter into the prepared pan; swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/spooky-halloween-marble-cake/