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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

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Get ready to impress your guests with this Spooky Halloween Marble Cake! Boasting a striking red and black marbled design, this cake is both visually stunning and deliciously rich. Combining the flavors of chocolate and vanilla, it’s an ideal centerpiece for any Halloween gathering. Topped with a playful drippy red ‘blood’ icing and spooky decorations, this cake is sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for parties or family celebrations, this recipe yields generous servings that everyone will enjoy.

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
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Black gel icing color
  • 4 oz red candy melts
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream unsalted butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in buttermilk until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Melt bittersweet chocolate and allow it to cool slightly; mix into half of the batter with black gel icing color.
  7. Spoon batters alternately into prepared pans and swirl together for marbling.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.

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