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Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake That's Devilishly Delicious

Delight in this Spooky Halloween Marble Cake, captivating both the eyes and taste buds, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 14 slices
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • 3 8-inch round cake pans
  • wire racks

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour This gives the cake structure and lightness.
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder Essential for helping the cake rise.
  • 0.25 teaspoons baking soda Helps balance acidity.
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt Enhances other flavors.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Brings richness and moisture.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Infuses enchanting flavor.
  • 4 large eggs Helps bind ingredients.
  • 1 cups buttermilk Ensures a tender crumb.
  • 1 cups bittersweet chocolate Forms the rich chocolatey swirl.

For the Decoration

  • 1 cups red candy melts Adds a spooky drizzle.
  • 2 cups black buttercream icing Covers the cake and adds sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon black gel icing color Achieves a darker icing.
  • 0.5 cups bloody bones sprinkles Perfect finishing touch.
  • 0.5 cups bloody eyeball sprinkles Adds playful horror-themed vibe.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until even.
  • Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat eggs in one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk until all ingredients are combined.
  • Divide batter and mix melted bittersweet chocolate into one bowl and red food coloring in the other.
  • Spoon dollops of red and chocolate batters into pans and swirl together.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.
  • Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  • Frost the cooled cakes with black buttercream icing evenly.
  • Drizzle melted red candy melts over the cake and add bloody bones and eyeball sprinkles.
  • Slice and serve your Spooky Halloween Marble Cake at the gathering.

Notes

Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Don't overmix, and let cakes cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword festive cake, Halloween cake, Halloween Desserts, marble cake, spooky recipes
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