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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

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This Spooky Halloween Marble Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines a striking red and black marbling with a delicious blend of chocolate and vanilla flavors. Perfect for Halloween parties, this cake features an eerie aesthetic with drippy red icing resembling “blood” and fun decorations like spooky sprinkles and candy bones. With its easy-to-follow recipe, this cake is approachable for bakers of any skill level, making it an ideal choice for festive gatherings. Serve it alongside themed treats to create a memorable dessert table that will leave your guests both impressed and delighted.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. Then add vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter; melt bittersweet chocolate and fold into one half.
  6. Spoon batters alternately into prepared pans to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes before frosting with your choice of icing and decorating.

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