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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Indulge in the ultimate Halloween delight with this vibrant Frankenstein Cake! This stunning dessert features luscious green velvet layers, perfectly complemented by velvety cream cheese buttercream. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but its delightful flavors will enchant your guests at any spooky gathering or festive celebration. Easy to make and endlessly customizable with fun decorations, this cake is sure to be a showstopper. Whether it’s for Halloween parties, costume events, or even a fun birthday bash, this cake promises to create lasting memories.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 squirts of green gel food coloring (or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • Electric Green Gel Food Coloring (for decoration)
  • Black Gel Food Coloring (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk with vegetable oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture while alternating with wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide batter among pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between each layer and covering the entire cake.
  10. Decorate with colored gel icing for spooky details.

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