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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Get ready to impress your guests with this eye-catching Frankenstein Cake, the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween celebration! With its vibrant green velvet layers and creamy buttercream frosting, this cake is not just a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the taste buds. Moist and tender, each slice is packed with flavor, making it an ideal treat for parties, birthdays, or spooky gatherings. Plus, decorating this fun cake can be a delightful family activity that everyone can enjoy together.

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 (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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk, vegetable oil, gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For the frosting, beat room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream to achieve desired consistency.
  7. Assemble and frost the cooled cake layers. Decorate with piping bags using green and black gel colors for spooky designs.

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