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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Delightful Spooky Halloween Marble Cake for Your Festive Table

This Spooky Halloween Marble Cake combines chocolate and vanilla with eye-catching red and black swirls, making it a perfect festive dessert for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended for sugar.
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can be used for a smoother flavor.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure they are fresh for the best rise.
  • 1.5 teaserspoons Baking Soda Ensure they are fresh for the best rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors. No substitutions needed.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Buttermilk Regular buttermilk or milk can substitute.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can swap with vegetable oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 4 Large Eggs No egg substitutes recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate (60-71% cocoa) Use 71% cocoa for stronger flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Gel Icing Color Avoid liquid food coloring.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Gel Icing Color Ensure it is gel, not liquid.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Melts (red) Can use colored chocolate as alternative.
  • 1 cup Sprinkles (bloody bones, bloody eyeballs, etc.) Ensure to have these ready for decorating.

Equipment

  • 8-inch cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper
  • cooking spray

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans with parchment paper and non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in the powdered buttermilk, vanilla extract, and melted bittersweet chocolate until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter between two bowls. Color one bowl with red gel icing color and the other with black gel icing color.
  7. In prepared pans, alternate spoonfuls of red and black batters, swirling gently to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  9. For the frosting, beat together cocoa powder, unsalted butter and powdered sugar, adding milk until spreadable.
  10. Frost one layer with chocolate buttercream, layer another cake on top, drizzle candy melts, and add spooky sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use unsalted butter for best flavor and ensure leavening agents are fresh for best results. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

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