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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with this Spooky Halloween Marble Cake! This enchanting dessert features a striking red and black marbled pattern, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for your celebrations. Topped with a drippy red icing that mimics ‘blood,’ and sprinkled with spooky decorations, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also for the eyes. The cake combines rich chocolate and vanilla flavors, ensuring every slice is packed with deliciousness. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, this cake offers an opportunity for creative decoration, making it a fun baking project for all ages.

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
  • 8 cups (920g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (114g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5–7 tbsp (75-105ml) water/cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz red Wilton candy melts
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • Sprinkles (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and buttermilk.
  3. Melt bittersweet chocolate and mix into half of the batter. Alternate spoonfuls of each batter in pans and swirl gently.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  5. Beat butter with powdered sugar and cocoa; add enough water or cream to reach desired consistency. Frost the cooled cake and drizzle with melted red candy melts.

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