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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

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Get ready to impress this Halloween with the Spooky Halloween Marble Cake. This visually striking dessert features a delightful marbling of rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla flavors, adorned with drippy red “blood” and festive sprinkles. It’s perfect for Halloween gatherings, themed parties, or simply celebrating the spooky spirit with loved ones. With its combination of delicious taste and eye-catching design, this cake is sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Plus, it offers a fun opportunity for family bonding as everyone can join in on the decoration!

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 (for frosting)
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 5–7 tbsp water or cream
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat together butter, oil, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; mix well.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients along with buttermilk until just combined.
  4. Divide batter in half; melt chocolate and stir into one half. Alternate spooning batters into pans and gently swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.
  6. Prepare frosting by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
  7. Decorate with frosting, melted candy melts for the "blood," and sprinkles.

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