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Frankenstein Cake

Frankenstein Cake
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This Frankenstein Cake is a delightful centerpiece for any Halloween celebration, featuring vibrant green velvet layers paired with rich cream cheese buttercream frosting. Its playful design and delicious flavor make it perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a fun treat for the whole family. Not only does it capture the spooky spirit of the season, but it’s also a fantastic way to engage kids in baking. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable decorations, this cake is sure to impress all ages.

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, room temperature
  • Electric Green Gel Food Coloring
  • Black Gel Food Coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, green gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from oven and let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cakes are cooling, in a large bowl, beat together unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Add vanilla extract, salt, and heavy whipping cream; beat on high speed until fluffy.

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