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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with a delightful Frankenstein Cake! This vibrant green velvet cake is paired with creamy, irresistible buttercream that will enchant both kids and adults alike. Perfect for parties, this easy-to-make dessert not only boasts a spooky appearance but also offers an unforgettable flavor. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or looking to create a festive treat at home, this cake is sure to be the star attraction. With simple preparation steps and lots of room for creativity, baking can become a fun family activity as you bring this playful monster to life!

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
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for buttercream)
  • 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, room temperature
  • Electric Green Gel Food Coloring
  • Black Gel Food Coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
  5. Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Assemble cooled layers with buttercream between them and decorate as desired.

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