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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake
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Indulge in the festive spirit with this Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, a delightful dessert that captivates both the eyes and the palate. The striking red and black marbling, topped with drippy “blood” icing and eerie sprinkles, makes it an unforgettable centerpiece for any Halloween gathering. This cake combines rich chocolate and vanilla flavors, ensuring that your guests not only admire its appearance but also savor each bite. Perfect for parties, this recipe yields 12-14 servings, making it ideal for sharing. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this fun and creative baking project that’s sure to be the talk of the night!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 5 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • Black gel icing color
  • Red gel icing color
  • 2 1/4 cups unsalted butter
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5–7 tbsp water/cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz red Wilton candy melts
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in buttermilk until combined. Slowly add dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Melt bittersweet chocolate and fold half of the batter into it.
  6. Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batters into prepared pans; swirl gently with a knife.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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