Description
This Spooky Halloween Marble Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween festivities, combining an eye-catching red and black marble design with a deliciously rich flavor. The cake features a delightful blend of chocolate and vanilla, creating a treat that’s not only visually stunning but also irresistibly tasty. Topped with a drippy red ‘blood’ effect and spooky decorations like eyeball sprinkles, this cake will surely impress your guests and leave lasting memories at any themed gathering. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe is suitable for bakers at all skill levels.
Ingredients
- 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/cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz red Wilton candy melts
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
- Divide batter into two bowls; mix half with melted chocolate and add black gel coloring to the other.
- Alternate pouring batters into prepared pans and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Decorate cooled cakes with frosting, drizzle red candy melts for a 'blood' effect, and add spooky decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain lightness. Feel free to experiment with colors or themes based on your Halloween party!