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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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This vibrant Frankenstein Cake is the ultimate Halloween dessert that combines a playful look with delicious flavors. With its striking green velvet layers and smooth cream cheese buttercream, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece at your Halloween gathering or special celebration. Not only does it taste moist and flavorful, but it also offers a fun and creative way to capture the spirit of the season. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or even as a festive birthday cake, this recipe is easy to follow and allows for personal touches in decoration. Treat your guests to a spooky yet delightful dessert that will leave them coming back for more!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 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
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
  3. Incorporate buttermilk, oil, green gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar into the wet mixture.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for about 28 minutes or until done; cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; add vanilla and salt; gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  7. Assemble by layering the cakes with frosting in between; frost the entire cake and decorate as desired.

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