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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Get ready to impress this Halloween with a show-stopping Frankenstein Cake! This vibrant green velvet cake is layered with rich cream cheese buttercream, making it not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Ideal for parties and gatherings, this cake is a delightful treat that will thrill both kids and adults alike. With its moist texture and playful design, it’s perfect for any spooky celebration, whether it’s Halloween, a birthday, or just a fun get-together. Let your creativity shine as you decorate it to match your festive theme!

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
  • 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 (for frosting)
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature (for frosting)
  • Electric Green Gel Food Coloring (for decoration)
  • Black Gel Food Coloring (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in buttermilk, oil, green gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  6. For frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese together before gradually adding powdered sugar and heavy cream.
  7. Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.

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Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps for a lighter cake texture. Customize decorations with different piping tips for added fun.

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