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Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars

Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars

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Get ready to enchant your guests with Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars! These whimsical treats combine layers of rich chocolate cake and vibrant green buttercream, creating a visually stunning dessert perfect for any Halloween gathering. Each jar is decorated with playful fondant witch legs and colorful sprinkles, making them not just delicious but also festive. Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or enjoying a cozy night in, these cake jars are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 330 g self-raising flour
  • 360 g granulated sugar
  • 360 g unsalted 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 unsalted butter (salted)
  • 800 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk (optional)
  • Electric green food coloring (a few drops)
  • 250 g orange fondant
  • 200 g black fondant
  • 1 tbsp CMC powder
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease baking pans.
  2. Beat together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. In another bowl, sift self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually combine with wet mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
  5. For the buttercream, beat together salted butter and powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla and milk for consistency, then mix in green food coloring.
  6. Crumble cooled chocolate cake into pieces and layer with green buttercream in jars.
  7. Decorate with fondant shapes and sprinkles.

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